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The United States Senate has confirmed Charles KushnerOvarian The father of President Donald TrumpJared Kushner, Ambassador of France. 70 -year -old real estate advertiser, who He received an apology In December 2020, the President of the Trump president, 51 votes against the Senate and 45 votes for the sentence for witness handling and tax evasion.
When Trump announced his desire to name Kushner in November, the US president described him “The largest business leader, the patriarch and the negotiator”. Kushner’s son, Jared, an old White House consultant Who is married Trump’s eldest daughter,Ivanka.
Kushner was asked about his criminal past in his confirmation hearing before the Senate Foreign Committee on May 1. He was sentenced to two years in 2005 After announcing himself guilty of 18 positions.
“My mistake and error was 20 years ago,” Kushner told the audience. “Since then, I have been forgiven by President Trump, but I don’t feel here today to tell you that I am a perfect person. I’m not a perfect person. I made a very tough mistake and gave that bug so much more expensive“He said more.
Former New Jersey Governor and Republican presidential candidate Chris Christie made allegations against Kushner in the early 2000s when the US was financial year. “One of the most disgusting crimes” It has never been processed.
Kushner will go to France at a time The relationship between two partners Traditional, and between other parts of Washington and Europe, It has become tense For Trump’s business policies and the position of the United States A large -scale invasion on Ukraine by Russia.
In your confirmation audience, Kushner said He will work closely with France “to contribute to more balance to our important economic relationship” and “France also encourages to invest in their security skills Lead the EU to agree with the US view More European duties with security. “
It is not clear how Kushner’s appointment will be obtained in France. After Trump announced his appointment in November, the former Ambassador of France of the United States Gerard Arad was one Many people who have expressed doubts Or criticism of the end. “Needless to say that our country does not know. At least you will approach the president. We console what we can, “Arad X.
Senator Core BookerIt refers to the native state of New Jersey, Kushner The unique democrat who voted in favor Monday. A RepublicanLisa Murkowski, D Alaska, Not.
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