Trump Nominates Controversial Charles Kushner as Ambassador to France
TL;DR
President-elect Donald Trump announced plans to nominate Charles Kushner, who was pardoned in 2020, as the ambassador to France. Kushner, a New Jersey real estate developer and father of Trump's son-in-law, previously pleaded guilty to charges including making false statements, witness tampering, and tax evasion. The nomination requires Senate confirmation, though such appointments are typically approved.
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