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Charles Kushner Confirmed as U.S. Ambassador to France Despite Criminal Record

The Senate approved Kushner's nomination in a 51-45 vote, with bipartisan defections highlighting controversy over his past convictions and presidential pardon.

Charles Kushner attends the funeral for Ivana Trump, socialite and first wife of Donald Trump, at St. Vincent Ferrer Church, in New York City, U.S., July 20, 2022. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid/File Photo
FILE - The Capitol is seen in Washington, March 25, 2025. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite, File)
Charles Kushner (center) pictured attending court back on August 18, 2004 in Newark, New Jersey.
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Overview

  • Charles Kushner, father of Jared Kushner and father-in-law of Ivanka Trump, was confirmed by the Senate as U.S. ambassador to France and Monaco.
  • The 51-45 vote included support from Democratic Senator Cory Booker and opposition from Republican Senator Lisa Murkowski, reflecting partisan divides and individual defections.
  • Kushner, a real estate developer, served two years in prison after pleading guilty in 2005 to crimes including tax evasion, witness tampering, and false statements to the FEC, and was pardoned by Donald Trump in 2020.
  • During his confirmation hearing, Kushner argued that his past mistakes and legal consequences have made him more qualified to serve in the diplomatic role.
  • Kushner's appointment comes at a time of strained U.S.-European relations, with expectations for him to address economic and defense cooperation with France.