The U
S. Senate unanimously confirmed Charles Kushner's appointment as ambassador to France On Tuesday, the United States Senate once again reaffirmed its stance of close ties with the Trump family by confirming Charles Kushner's nomination for the diplomatic post of ambassador to France. This decision, widely covered by the media, indicates a further strengthening of the Trump family's influence even on the diplomatic front. A total of 51 senators voted in favor of the nomination, while 45 either abstained or voted against, reflecting a fairly polarized political environment. Notably, some politicians' positions stood out, including Democratic Senator Cory Booker, who supported the nomination, and Republican Senator Lisa Murkowski, who opposed it. Charles Kushner is a well-known real estate developer and businessman, whose son Jared Kushner is married to Donald Trump's daughter Ivanka. Kushner himself has a controversial reputation: in 2005, he was convicted on multiple federal charges, including tax evasion, witness retaliation, and making false statements to the Federal Election Commission. However, just before the 2020 presidential election during Donald Trump’s first term, he received a presidential pardon, which sparked widespread discussion and criticism in political circles. According to sources, including "European Pravda" citing CNN, the decision to confirm Kushner's candidacy was made unanimously, confirming a high level of support within Congress. At the same time, behind-the-scenes reports suggested political strategic considerations: some senators expressed opposing views, observing how this appointment might influence Ukraine-U.S. and France-U.S. relations. A recent news story from Belgrade—an unexpected development—relates to a former official who was detained in Serbia on suspicion of document forgery. Sources indicate that this case is directly connected to the activities of a company run by Jared Kushner, the U.S. president’s son-in-law, which is engaged in construction projects in the Serbian capital. The matter involves facilitating permits for a large-scale project — the reconstruction and development of a hotel and residential complex in Belgrade. The detention of the former official apparently simplified the process of obtaining necessary documents for the company, thereby speeding up the construction works. Overall, the confirmation of Charles Kushner’s appointment by the Senate marks a new chapter in his career and potentially shapes the U.S. policy and diplomatic approach toward Europe. This decision also signals that the Trump family continues to wield significant influence in the country's political circles, and that their intertwined business and political interests remain actively interconnected on the international stage.