Posted on 11/30/2024 11:02:55 AM PST by DFG
President-Elect Donald Trump nominated his son-in-law Jared Kushner's father Charles Kushner for a key diplomatic role as he prepared to take office.
Trump, 78, announced on Saturday afternoon that Charles will serve as the US Ambassador of France.
'He is a tremendous business leader, philanthropist, [and] dealmaker, who will be a strong advocate representing our Country & its interests,' the businessman wrote on Truth Social.
'Congratulations to Charlie, his wonderful wife Seryl, their 4 children, & 14 grandchildren,' the family-first politician wrote. 'Together, we will strengthen America’s partnership with France, our oldest Ally, & one of our greatest!'
Jared had previously worked for the former Trump Administration, working on Operation Warp Speed, criminal justice reform, and the Abraham Accords.
Jared and his wife Ivanka, Trump's daughter, have taken a back seat roles this election cycle and administration as they focus on their own goals and their family life in Florida.
Trump also highlighted some of the NYU graduate's accomplishments, including founding Kushner Companies, a private real estate firm.
The former president pardoned Charles in 2020. The father-of-four was sentenced to nearly two years in prison for a tax fraud conviction, according to NJ.com. He only served 14 months in federal prison.
Charles, the son of a Holocaust survivor, was one of 26 people that Trump fully pardoned during his first term.
Charles came under federal investigation after a family dispute with his business partner Murray over campaign contributions.
It was later discovered Jared's father had defrauded the IRS from between $200,000 and $325,000 through wrongfully filing campaign contributions as 'office expenses' on 16 tax returns, according to NJ.com.
He helped host fundraising events for President Bill Clinton, VP Al Gore, and Senator Joseph Lieberman. He also supported Governor James McGreevey and was the single largest contributor to his 2001 campaign.
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not a good look
Something not right.
I do not trust this is wholesome, but it is with France, which I also doubt is wholesome.
Meh.
Who gives a crap? Maybe Christie will clutch his pearls and scream corruption.
looks like a bi-partisan appointment to me.
Charlie’s a dem
who’s gonna complain about this? schumer? the bern?
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It was later discovered Jared’s father had defrauded the IRS from between $200,000 and $325,000 through wrongfully filing campaign contributions as ‘office expenses’ on 16 tax returns, according to NJ.com.
He helped host fundraising events for President Bill Clinton, VP Al Gore, and Senator Joseph Lieberman. He also supported Governor James McGreevey and was the single largest contributor to his 2001 campaign.
Yeah, send him to France. Can’t do a lot of damage. I would be genuinely upset if Trump started appointing Jared and Ivanka to... pretty much anything.
The guy’s a scumbag. He’ll fit right in in France.
I thought this must be from The Bee.
Charles Kushner (born May 16, 1954) is an American real estate developer and disbarred former attorney.[1][2][3][4] He founded Kushner Companies in 1985.
In 2005, he was convicted of illegal campaign contributions, tax evasion, and witness tampering, and was sentenced to two years’ imprisonment, which he served in the Federal Prison Camp, Montgomery. As a convicted felon, he was also disbarred in three states. He later received a pardon issued by his son’s father-in-law President Donald Trump on December 23, 2020.
Kushner has donated significant amounts to Trump’s campaigns. Previously, he was a major Democratic party donor.
John Kerry? He is French after all.... (and served in Vietnam)
who’s gonna complain about this? schumer? the bern?
John Kerry? He is French after all.... (and served in Vietnam)
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lol
Yeah, but they were all Democrats…
LOL!
At this point, I’m trusting Trump’s judgement.
Sounds like Trump wants to EXPOSE THIS CROOK! AND JARED !
Another pawn for Israel on the global chess board.
Ah, no.
This is a nothing burger. These type of assignments often to go to big political donors.
Do Ambassadors need senate confirmation?
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