Trump-Pardoned Felon Appointed US Ambassador to France
Charles Kushner, father of Jared Kushner, was confirmed as U.S. Ambassador to France by a narrow Senate vote. His 2005 conviction for campaign finance violations, tax evasion, and witness tampering, including a plot involving a sex worker, resulted in a two-year prison sentence and a presidential pardon in 2020. Despite this history, Kushner secured the position with the support of a single Democratic Senator, arguing his past mistakes improved his judgment. His confirmation has been met with mixed reactions, with some questioning his qualifications and predicting potential strained diplomatic relations.
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