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US President-elect Donald Trump has chosen the father of his son-in-law Jared Kushner, Charles Kushner, to serve as the next ambassador to France.
Trump described Charles Kushner as a highly successful business leader, philanthropist and businessman with deep experience in the real estate industry.
“I am pleased to nominate Charles Kushner, of New Jersey, to serve as US Ambassador to France. He is an extraordinary business leader, philanthropist and businessman who will be a strong advocate representing our country and its interests," Trump wrote in a Truth Social post.
The president-elect also highlighted the family connection to Jared Kushner, who is married to Trump's daughter Ivanka.
"His son, Jared, has worked closely with me in the White House, particularly on Operation Warp Speed, Criminal Justice Reform and the Abraham Accords," Trump wrote in his tweet, according to CNN.
Trump's announcement comes after Jared Kushner has said he has no plans to serve in the president-elect's second administration.
Charles Kushner was pardoned by Trump in 2020 after a 2005 conviction on federal charges. Chris Christie, who led the case as US attorney for New Jersey, said in 2019 that Kushner committed "one of the most heinous and despicable crimes" he had prosecuted.
Kushner, under investigation at the time for making illegal campaign contributions, targeted his brother-in-law, William Schulder, a former employee turned witness for federal prosecutors in their case against the Democratic donor.
He pleaded guilty in 2005 to 16 counts of tax evasion, one count of retaliation against a federal witness and another count of lying to the Federal Election Commission. Kushner was sentenced to two years in prison.
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