Trump Names Jared Kushner’s Father Ambassador to France

The President-elect previously pardoned Charles Kushner for crimes related to false tax returns and witness retaliation

Charles Kushner and Jared Kushner attend LORD & TAYLOR Launches IVANKA TRUMP's Spring 2012 Collection at Lord & Taylor on March 28, 2012 in New York City
Charles Kushner and Jared Kushner attend LORD & TAYLOR Launches IVANKA TRUMP's Spring 2012 Collection at Lord & Taylor on March 28, 2012 in New York City (Patrick McMullan/Patrick McMullan via Getty Images)

Donald Trump named Jared Kushner’s father Charles as his ambassador to France Saturday. Trump announced the decision on Truth Social, where he wrote, “I am pleased to nominate Charles Kushner, of New Jersey, to serve as the U.S. Ambassador to France. He is a tremendous business leader, philanthropist, & dealmaker, who will be a strong advocate representing our Country & its interests.”

“Charlie is the Founder & Chairman of Kushner Companies, one of the largest & most successful privately held Real Estate firms in the Nation. He was recognized as New Jersey Entrepreneur of the Year by Ernst & Young, appointed to the U.S.

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