US EditionSenate confirms Charles Kushner to become ambassador to France
- The Senate confirmed Charles Kushner as U.S. Ambassador to France on May 19, 2025, by a 51-45 vote.
- Kushner’s nomination came after he was convicted in 2005 on multiple charges, such as tax evasion and witness retaliation, for which he received a two-year prison sentence; he was later pardoned by President Trump in 2020.
- During confirmation, Kushner acknowledged his serious mistakes and noted his experience strengthened his judgment for the ambassador role.
- Only one Democrat, Sen. Cory Booker, voted to confirm Kushner, while Sen. Lisa Murkowski opposed; Trump praised Kushner as a 'tremendous business leader, philanthropist, & dealmaker.'
- Kushner's appointment occurs amid strained U.S.-Europe relations, with expectations he will work to strengthen ties and promote European security commitments.
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Charles Kushner is now ambassador to France and Monaco, the corruption continues
Trump's corruption continues, Charles Kushner is now ambassador to France and Monaco. A felon supporting a felon is hardly surprising, but the utter contempt for the law that Trump and his cronies ...
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