Trump Selects Controversial Charles Kushner as Ambassador to France
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Donald Trump has nominated Charles Kushner, a real estate developer and his son-in-law's father, as the US ambassador to France, sparking criticism due to Kushner's past felony convictions and lack of diplomatic experience. The nomination, which requires Senate confirmation, has been met with skepticism in France, highlighting concerns over Trump's diplomatic appointments and the potential impact on US-France relations, especially amid tensions over defense spending and support for Ukraine.
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