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Kushner as new US ambassador to France: A controversial beginning!
Charles Kushner has been confirmed by the US Senate as the new ambassador to France, despite his controversial past.
Kushner as new US ambassador to France: A controversial beginning!
On May 20, 2025, the US Senate confirmed Charles Kushner as the new US Ambassador to France. Kushner, the father of Jared Kushner, Donald Trump's son-in-law, received 51 votes in favor and 45 against in the vote. The appointment is part of Trump's personnel policy, which often appoints close confidants and family members to important positions, and is not without controversy as Kushner's past has been criticized.
In 2005, Kushner pleaded guilty to tax evasion, intimidation of a witness and making false statements to the Federal Election Commission. He served a two-year sentence but was pardoned by President Trump in 2020. At his Senate confirmation hearing, Kushner acknowledged his "serious mistakes" and said those experiences could make him a better ambassador.
Criticism of the appointment
Kushner's past raises significant questions. He pleaded guilty in 2005 to 18 charges, including tampering with a witness through the use of a prostitute. A video of this process reached the affected person's spouse, who is his sister. These revelations have dented public perception of Kushner's suitability for the diplomatic post, which covers both France and the Principality of Monaco.
The Senate vote included only one Democrat, Cory Booker, who voted for Kushner, while Republican Lisa Murkowski opposed the appointment. This situation shows the divided opinion about Kushner's suitability and the prejudices that exist about his past.
Family ties and influence
Kushner was an influential advisor during Donald Trump's term in office. His son Jared Kushner played a large role in the government, particularly in promoting the Abraham Accords, which resulted in the normalization of relations between Israel and several Arab states. Ivanka Trump, Jared's wife, was also involved in official functions in the White House during this time.
The confirmation of Charles Kushner as ambassador to France and Monaco exemplifies the penchant of a government that often appoints confidants and family members to high positions, drawing both support and protest from different political camps. The challenges that await Kushner in his new role are as significant as the questions about his qualifications raised by his background.
For further information, please see details crown and Time as well as Mirror.