Trump Taps Charles Kushner, Father Of His Son-In-Law, As Envoy To France

Kushner "is a tremendous business leader, philanthropist, & dealmaker, who will be a strong advocate representing our Country & its interests," Trump said on his Truth Social website, adding that Jared "worked closely with me in the White House."

The choice is in keeping with Trump's pattern, so far, of selecting people, often wealthy, who are close to his family or of proven loyalty. Kushner is a multimillionaire real estate executive and former attorney; his son was a senior adviser during Trump's first term.

Trump did not mention, however, that the elder Kushner once served jail time -- a two-year sentence, most of it served in a federal prison.