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France summoned US Ambassador Charles Kushner after he published an open letter criticizing France's response to rising antisemitism, which France called an unacceptable violation of diplomatic norms. The letter, published in the Wall Street Journal, expressed concern over increased antisemitic incidents following the Hamas attack on Israel, and France responded by summoning Kushner to protest his allegations.
President-elect Donald Trump announced plans to visit Paris for the reopening of the Notre Dame Cathedral, marking his first international trip since his election win. The cathedral, damaged by fire in 2019, has been restored and will welcome visitors on December 7. French President Emmanuel Macron will attend the event, and Trump has nominated Charles Kushner as ambassador to France. Trump's comments on Ukraine aid have raised concerns among European allies.
President-elect Donald Trump has announced a series of controversial appointments for his upcoming administration, including Kash Patel as FBI Director and Charles Kushner as U.S. Ambassador to France. Patel, a loyal Trump ally, has been critical of the FBI and seeks to overhaul the agency. Kushner, pardoned by Trump in 2020, is the father of Trump's son-in-law, Jared Kushner. Other notable picks include Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for Health and Human Services Secretary and Marco Rubio for Secretary of State, reflecting Trump's preference for loyalists and controversial figures in key roles.
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.
President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Charles Kushner, father of Jared Kushner, as ambassador to France. Charles Kushner, a real-estate developer, was pardoned by Trump in 2020 for previous federal convictions. This nomination marks the first formal offer of an administration position to a relative since Trump's re-election. The appointment, along with others announced, requires Senate approval. Charles Kushner's past legal issues, including a conviction for tax evasion and witness tampering, may influence the confirmation process.
President-elect Donald Trump announced plans to nominate Charles Kushner, who was pardoned in 2020, as the ambassador to France. Kushner, a New Jersey real estate developer and father of Trump's son-in-law, previously pleaded guilty to charges including making false statements, witness tampering, and tax evasion. The nomination requires Senate confirmation, though such appointments are typically approved.
Former President Donald Trump has announced his intention to nominate Charles Kushner, his son-in-law Jared Kushner's father, as the U.S. Ambassador to France. This decision is part of Trump's ongoing influence in political appointments and has sparked discussions about nepotism and diplomatic qualifications.
President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Charles Kushner, a New York real estate developer and father of Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner, as the U.S. Ambassador to France. Kushner, who was convicted in 2005 for illegal campaign contributions, tax evasion, and witness tampering, was pardoned by Trump in 2020. The nomination requires Senate confirmation. Trump's announcement highlights Kushner's business acumen and aims to strengthen U.S.-France relations.
Donald Trump has nominated Charles Kushner, father of his son-in-law Jared Kushner, as the US ambassador to France. Charles Kushner, a businessman and philanthropist, has close ties to Trump and was previously convicted of illegal campaign contributions and tax evasion, for which Trump pardoned him in 2020. The nomination requires Senate confirmation.