President-elect Trump has named wealthy New Jersey real estate developer Charles Kushner as the next ambassador to France.
Trump took to his Truth Social network to announce the appointment of his son-in-law’s dad.
The Kushner Companies founder “is a tremendous business leader, philanthropist, and dealmaker,” Trump wrote, adding he “will be a strong advocate representing our Country and its interests.”
“Congratulations to Charlie, his wonderful wife Seryl, their 4 children, and 14 grandchildren, Trump continued.
“His son, Jared, worked closely with me in the White House, in particular on Operation Warp Speed, Criminal Justice Reform, and the Abraham Accords,” Trump wrote. “Together, we will strengthen America’s partnership with France, our oldest Ally, and one of our greatest!”
Kushner, 70, whom Trump knew from industry circles, was convicted in 2005 of illegal campaign contributions, tax evasion and witness tampering as part of a salacious family scandal.
In 2020, Kushner was among 26 people granted full pardons by Trump.
His son Jared married Trump’s daughter Ivanka in 2009.
In a 2004 plea agreement, Kushner admitted to hiring a prostitute to seduce his brother-in-law, filming the tryst and sending the tape to his sister.
The case, which was prosecuted by then-US attorney Chris Christie, resulted in Kushner serving two years behind bars.
