US President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Charles Kushner, the father of his son-in-law Jared Kushner, as US ambassador to France. Kushner is “an incredible business leader, philanthropist and dealmaker who will represent our country and our interests as a strong advocate,” Trump said on his online service Truth Social on Saturday. The real estate entrepreneur should “strengthen the partnership between the USA and France,” said Trump, describing France as “our oldest and one of our most solid allies.”
Charles Kushner was convicted of tax evasion in 2004 and spent almost two years in prison. Shortly before the end of his first term in office, Trump pardoned him as one of 26 convicts.
Jared “worked closely with me in the White House,” Trump added, referring to his former adviser, the husband of his daughter Ivanka.
