All posts tagged "Charles Kushner"

Donald Trump's ambassador to France and Monaco has had his access to French government officials revoked after failing to commit to the role.

Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot confirmed Charles Kushner — the father of Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner — would no longer have direct access to French politicians after no-showing a summons order from the government. The Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs confirmed the ban on Kushner earlier on Monday.

"In light of this apparent failure to grasp the basic requirements of the ambassadorial mission and the honor of representing one's country, [Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot] has requested that he no longer be allowed direct access to members of the French government."...

Democrats are demanding to hear from Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ), who defied his party to become the only Democrat voting to confirm Charles Kushner as ambassador to France.

Booker joined 50 Republicans to confirm Kushner, with 45 Democrats voting "no."

Kushner is the father of Ivanka Trump's husband, Jared Kushner. The family patriarch was sentenced in 2005 to "two years in prison after pleading guilty to 16 counts of tax fraud, witness retaliation, and making false statements to the Federal Election Commission."...