President-elect Trump has announced that his son-in-law's father, Charles Kushner, will become the U.S. ambassador to France.
“I am pleased to name New Jersey native Charles Kushner as U.S. Ambassador to France. He is a tremendous business leader, philanthropist, dealmaker, and strong advocate on behalf of our country and its interests. President Trump wrote in a post on Saturday. society of truth.
“Together, we will strengthen America's partnership with France, one of our oldest allies and one of our greatest nations,” Trump continued.
French President Emmanuel Macron immediately applauded Trump's victory and said he was ready to work with the incoming administration.
“Congratulations, Mr. President.” @realDonaldTrump” Macron wrote. ×. “As we have for four years, we are ready to work together. With your and my beliefs. With respect and ambition. For more peace and prosperity.”
But amid widespread criticism of Trump, Macron praised the Republican Party's ability to represent the American people during his second term.
“I don't think our role here in the European Union is to comment on the election of Donald Trump and decide whether it's good or not. He was elected by the American people, and the American people It will protect the interests of the people. This is legal and it is a good thing,” Macron said in the video. Social platform Early this month.
Kushner is best known for founding the real estate company Kushner Companies and providing legal services as a former lawyer. Mr. Kushner has also been appointed to the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Council and serves on the board of New York University, where Mr. Trump's youngest son, Barron Trump, currently attends.
He served two years in prison and was released in 2004 after pleading guilty to tax evasion charges for lying to the Federal Election Commission and retaliating against federal witnesses. President Trump pardoned Kushner in his final month in office.
