Washington: Former US President Donald Trump has announced his intent to nominate Charles Kushner, father of his son-in-law Jared Kushner, as the US ambassador to France.
Trump described Kushner as a remarkable business leader, philanthropist, and dealmaker, highlighting his potential to effectively represent the country's interests in France. The announcement, shared on Trump’s social media platform Truth Social, marks one of his first major ambassadorship selections ahead of a potential second term.
Charles Kushner, a real estate magnate and founder of Kushner Companies, is a significant donor to Trump’s 2024 presidential campaign. His nomination, however, has drawn attention to his 2004 guilty plea on charges of tax evasion and other crimes. Trump had granted Kushner a presidential pardon in December 2020 during his first term.
Jared Kushner, Charles’ son and husband of Ivanka Trump, served as a senior advisor during Trump’s presidency, underscoring the family’s close ties to the former president.
With IANS inputs