[Text/Observer Network Wang Kaiwen] U.S. President-elect Trump nominated New Jersey real estate tycoon Charles Kushner as ambassador to France, which surprised many French people. The British "Financial Times" reported on December 1 that the reaction of the French establishment t

[Text/Observer Network Wang Kaiwen] U.S. President-elect Trump nominated New Jersey real estate tycoon Charles Kushner as ambassador to France, which surprised many French people.

The British "Financial Times" reported on December 1 that the reaction of the French establishment to this nomination ranged from helplessness to "silent contempt." Gérard Araud, the former French ambassador to the United States, questioned that Charles Kushner "knows nothing" about France and does not speak French.

Charles Kushner, 70, is the father of Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner (jared Kushner). In 2005, he was sentenced to 2 years in prison for illegal campaign donations, tax evasion, witness tampering and other crimes.

The most eye-catching charge is witness tampering. When William Schulder, Charles Kushner’s brother-in-law, cooperated with the federal investigation, Charles Kushner had a grudge and hired a police officer. A prostitute seduced her brother-in-law and mailed a secret videotape of the two to her sister.

Chris Christie, the former New Jersey federal prosecutor who prosecuted the case and an important political ally of Trump, recalled this case: "This is the most disgusting and most disturbing case that I have ever prosecuted. One of the most disgusting crimes.”

Charles Kushner was released from prison in 2006. In 2009, his son Jared Kushner married Trump's daughter Ivanka. After Trump became president of the United States in 2017, Jared Kushner became his senior adviser. In December 2020, Trump pardoned Charles Kushner for previous crimes. During this year’s U.S. election, Charles Kushner donated large sums of money to the Trump campaign.

When Trump announced the nomination of Charles Kushner on his self-created social media truth social on November 30, he called him an "outstanding business leader, philanthropist and businessman" who "will represent our country and our country." A strong advocate of interests."

However, French political and business figures expressed doubts about Trump's nomination. Gérard Arrow, the former French ambassador to the United States, wrote on He has access to the president. We can only comfort ourselves as much as we can." In the comments under

, a netizen commented: "At least he can speak French?" Aro replied: "Obviously not." A netizen asked: " Isn’t this the case for all previous U.S. ambassadors to France?” Aro replied: “Of course not to this extent.”

Aro later added: “Trump’s crazy nomination expresses respect for human beings, customs, and respect for humanity. The law is in near-total contempt,”

François, senior adviser for European affairs at the Institute for International Strategic Studies, a British think tank. Heisbourg questioned whether France would refuse to approve "the nomination of this deplorable figure". "Such rejection is part of the diplomatic prerogative of sovereign states, although such cases are rare."

"Financial Times" stated that when a French banker was asked about his views on the nomination of Charles Kushner, he replied: Eye-rolling expression. The

report pointed out that nominees for popular positions such as U.S. ambassador, especially ambassador to France, are often political donors or political allies of the U.S. president. American food processing giant Howard Leach also did not speak French, but he was appointed by then President George W. Bush as the U.S. Ambassador to France from 2001 to 2005.

Trump nominates ambassador to France at a time when relations between the United States and France are at a complicated time. Trump has previously pressured European allies to significantly increase defense spending. During the US presidential election, Trump also expressed doubts about whether the United States would continue to support Ukraine against Russia, while France has been a supporter of Ukraine.

The report mentioned that during Trump’s first term, French President Macron tried to use his charm and personal relationships to ease relations with Trump, but this was not enough to bridge France and the United States’ roles in NATO, the situation in the Middle East, and the climate Divides over issues such as treaties.Moreover, with the defeat of Macron's party in the election, his political status has also been greatly reduced.

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