Trump appoints Jared Kushner's father to serve as U.S. Ambassador to France

"He is a tremendous business leader, philanthropist, & dealmaker, who will be a strong advocate representing our Country & its interests," Trump said in reference to Kushner.

By Charlotte Hazard

Published: November 30, 2024 3:20pm

President-elect Donald Trump announced Saturday that his son-in-law Jared Kushner's father Charles Kushner would be the Ambassador to France in his new administration.

"I am pleased to nominate Charles Kushner, of New Jersey, to serve as the U.S. Ambassador to France," Trump wrote on TRUTH Social. "He is a tremendous business leader, philanthropist, & dealmaker, who will be a strong advocate representing our Country & its interests."

Trump praised Kushner as being a great entrepreneur who served on prominent boards such as New York University.

"Congratulations to Charlie, his wonderful wife Seryl, their 4 children, & 14 grandchildren. His son, Jared, worked closely with me in the White House, in particular on Operation Warp Speed, Criminal Justice Reform, & the Abraham Accords," Trump wrote.

Kushner was pardoned by Trump in 2020 after serving time in prison following a 2005 conviction on multiple federal charges, according to CNN.