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Trump taps Charles Kushner, father of his son-in-law, as envoy to France

FILE - Charles Kushner arrives for the funeral of Ivana Trump, 20 July, 2022, in New York. AP - John Minchillo

President-elect Donald Trump on Saturday nominated Charles Kushner, the father of his son-in-law Jared Kushner, as the US ambassador to France, in the latest of several controversial picks.

Kushner "is a tremendous business leader, philanthropist, & dealmaker, who will be a strong advocate representing our Country & its interests," Trump said on his Truth Social website, adding that Jared "worked closely with me in the White House."

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