Criminal father-in-law to become Trump's ambassador in Paris

Published 1 December 2024 at 10.10

Foreign. US President-elect Donald Trump is causing reactions after nominating real estate mogul Charles Kushner – father-in-law of his own daughter Ivanka Trump – to be ambassador to France.

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Charles Kushner is a controversial figure with a criminal background that includes convictions for tax crimes, illegal campaign contributions and witness tampering.

He was convicted 2005 to two years in prison. One of the most high-profile crimes was Kushner recording a compromising sex tape of his brother-in-law with a prostitute – a video he then sent to his own sister.

Among the last things Trump did as president last time was to pardon Charles Kushner and a number of other convicted criminals with ties to Jewish and Israeli interests – an act that has become a bit of a tradition for US presidents.

Charles' son, Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner, had great influence over Trump's first administration and was allowed to shape the administration's Middle East policy in accordance with Israeli interests. This time he will play a more “informal role” but engage in similar duties.

Donald Trump defends the nomination in a statement on Truth Social, calling Charles Kushner “a brilliant businessman and philanthropist” .

Critics warn, however, that the appointment is yet another example of nepotism that undermines America's credibility in the world.