Trump Appoints Charles Kushner as Ambassador to France
December 1, 2024 - 01:57
In a significant announcement, US President-elect Donald Trump has chosen Charles Kushner, the father of his son-in-law Jared Kushner, to serve as the ambassador to France. Trump praised Kushner, highlighting his extensive experience as a business leader, philanthropist, and skilled dealmaker. This appointment is seen as a strategic move, leveraging Kushner's background in the real estate industry and his established connections.
Charles Kushner has been a prominent figure in New Jersey's real estate sector, known for his work with Kushner Companies. His philanthropic efforts have also garnered attention, contributing to various charitable causes over the years. Trump's selection of Kushner reflects a trend of appointing individuals with deep ties to the business world to diplomatic positions, aiming to strengthen economic relationships between the United States and France.
This decision is expected to generate discussions regarding the intersection of business and politics, as well as the influence of familial connections in high-level appointments.
MORE NEWS
February 1, 2026 - 08:09
How $6T In Inherited Wealth Is Transforming the Luxury Real Estate MarketA seismic shift in capital is fundamentally reshaping the landscape of the high-end real estate market. The long-anticipated transfer of generational wealth is now in full swing, moving trillions...
January 31, 2026 - 21:10
Why a Tucson real estate family pivoted to PhoenixA prominent real estate family, long-established in Tucson, is making a strategic pivot toward the Phoenix metropolitan area. The Ashland Group, known for its decades of development in southern...
January 31, 2026 - 00:50
Zillow lets go of 200 employees in performance-related reductions at real estate companyThe online real estate marketplace Zillow has laid off approximately 200 employees this week. The company confirmed the reductions are performance-related and stem from its regular annual review...
January 30, 2026 - 05:48
AI use moves from ‘curiosity’ to ‘capability’ for real estate industryThe real estate industry has decisively shifted its view of artificial intelligence, moving beyond initial experimentation to embracing it as a core business capability. New data reveals widespread...