Donald Trump aims to appoint son-in-law’s father as US ambassador to France

Charles Kushner was found guilty of tax evasion and other charges and sentenced to two years in jail (AP Photo/John Minchillo, File)

President-elect Donald Trump said on Saturday that he wants real estate developer Charles Kushner, father of Mr Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner, to serve as ambassador to France.

Mr Trump made the announcement in a Truth Social post, calling Charles Kushner “a tremendous business leader, philanthropist, & dealmaker”.