Complicity
Confirmation of Charles Kushner as Ambassador to France
Monday, May 19, 2025•Senate Vote 261, s261-119.2025
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The Senate confirmed Charles Kushner as U.S. Ambassador to France and Monaco by a 51-45 vote. Kushner pleaded guilty in 2005 to 18 federal counts including tax evasion, illegal campaign contributions, and witness tampering after hiring a prostitute to entrap his brother-in-law who was cooperating with federal investigators. He served 14 months in prison before receiving a pardon from President Trump in December 2020. Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ) was the only Democrat to vote yes; Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) was the only Republican to vote no.
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Why this is Complicity
The Senate confirmed a convicted felon, pardoned by his son's father-in-law, to represent the United States to one of its oldest allies. Chris Christie, who prosecuted Kushner, called the witness tampering scheme 'one of the most loathsome, disgusting crimes' he handled as U.S. Attorney. Kushner has no diplomatic experience and former French Ambassador Gérard Araud noted he has 'no knowledge of our country.'
In February 2026, Kushner was banned from meeting French government officials after failing to show up for a meeting at the foreign ministry.
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