Charles Kushner, a convicted felon who received a pardon from Trump at the end of his first term, is likely to play a pivotal role in engaging with the French government. France is a key partner in enforcing the ceasefire in Lebanon and a vital ally in countering Iran's nuclear ambitions.
The article from Forward discusses the intertwining relationships and business dealings among Donald Trump, Charles Kushner, and Massad Boulos, highlighting potential conflicts of interest and ethical concerns. It details how Trump's son-in-law, Jared Kushner, and his father, Charles Kushner, have had significant business interactions with Massad Boulos, a Lebanese businessman whose son married Ivanka Trump's daughter, Arabella. Boulos, who has been involved in various business ventures in Africa and the Middle East, reportedly secured a meeting with Trump in the White House in 2019, facilitated by Jared Kushner, to discuss business opportunities in Africa. This relationship raises questions about the use of political influence for personal business gains, especially given the timing and the nature of the discussions which occurred during Trump's presidency. The article also touches on the broader implications of such connections, suggesting a pattern where personal and political relationships are leveraged for business advantages, potentially at the expense of ethical governance.