Trump appoints Jared Kushner’s pardoned father to key diplomatic role: Live

Trump appoints Jared Kushner’s pardoned father to key diplomatic role: Live

Trudeau reportedly meets Trump at Mar-a-Lago

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Donald Trump has announced that Charles Kusher, the father of his son-in-law Jared Kushner, will be the new US ambassador to France.

The president-elect described Kushner, a former convicted felon, as “a great business leader, philanthropist and dealmaker who will be a strong advocate representing our country and its interests…Congratulations to Charlie, his wonderful wife Seryl, hers.” 4 Children and 14 grandchildren.”

In 2005, Kushner – a lawyer – was convicted of illegal campaign contributions, tax evasion and witness tampering. He was sentenced to two years in prison. As a convicted felon, he was also disbarred in three states.

He was pardoned by Trump in December 2020.

Jared Kushner, who is married to Ivanka Trump, previously worked as a senior adviser to the president-elect during his first term.

Trump and his allies continue to pave the way for an ambitious 100-day agenda that includes tax relief, mass deportations and sweeping international tariffs on key trading partners.

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau dined with the president-elect at his Mar-a-Lago residence on Friday, just days after he threatened Canada and Mexico with 25 percent tariffs. Trump later described the meeting as “very productive.”

Cheryl Hines releases a shocking video promoting the MAHA brand while her husband RFK Jr. takes a shower

“Curb Your Enthusiasm” star Cheryl Hines showed off her self-care and “MAHA” products in front of her showering husband in an embarrassing new video posted to Instagram.

The 59-year-old actress and co-owner of the self-care brand Hines + Young, which she founded with her daughter Catherine Young, filmed a video to promote the company’s Black Friday and Cyber ​​Monday deals during Robert F. Kennedy Jr. took a shower.

Mike BediganNovember 30, 2024 11:10 p.m

Trump praises “very productive” meeting with Justin Trudeau

(@realDonaldTrump)

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Joe Rogan claims a “media psy-op” is responsible for people having a negative view of Trump

Joe Rogan has claimed that a “media psy-op” is responsible for creating a negative image of Donald Trump that has “distorted” people’s perceptions of the president-elect.

The MMA commentator and popular podcast host noted an apparent shift in the media’s treatment of the president-elect from before his first term as president.

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Watch: Fox News host gets ‘realistic’ about impact of Trump’s tariffs

The Fox News host is “realistic” about the impact of Trump’s tariffs

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Trump is threatening several countries with 100 percent tariffs if they try to undermine the US dollar

President-elect Donald Trump on Saturday threatened 100 percent tariffs against a bloc of nine nations if they weaken the U.S. dollar.

His threat was aimed at countries in the so-called BRIC alliance, which includes Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa, Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran and the United Arab Emirates.

Mike BediganNovember 30, 2024 9:10 p.m

Trump appoints the father of his son-in-law, whom he pardoned in 2020, as ambassador to France

Donald Trump has announced that Charles Kusher, the father of his son-in-law Jared Kushner, will be the new US ambassador to France.

“He is a great business leader, philanthropist and dealmaker who will be a strong advocate representing our country and its interests,” Trump wrote on Truth Social on Saturday.

“Charlie is the founder and chairman of Kushner Companies, one of the largest and most successful private real estate companies in the country.

“Congratulations to Charlie, his wonderful wife Seryl, their four children and 14 grandchildren. His son Jared worked closely with me at the White House, particularly on Operation Warp Speed, criminal justice reform and the Abraham Accords. Together we will strengthen America’s partnership with France, our oldest ally and one of our greatest!”

In 2005, Kushner – a lawyer – was convicted of illegal campaign contributions, tax evasion and witness tampering and sentenced to two years in prison. As a convicted felon, he was also disbarred in three states.

He was later pardoned by Trump during his first term in December 2020.

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Trump and his Republican friends are focusing on tax breaks and deportations in his first 100 days

After winning the election and coming to power, Republicans are planning an ambitious 100-day agenda with President-elect Donald Trump in the White House and Republican lawmakers with a majority in Congress to achieve their policy goals.

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Trudeau and Trump dine with fellow GOP citizens

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Trump tariffs and NATO with Trudeau as Canadian PM visits Mar-a-Lago: reports

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau discussed a variety of topics with Donald Trump as the two met for a three-hour dinner at Mar-a-Lago on Friday, days after the president-elect threatened Canada and other international trading partners with sweeping tariffs.

Neither Trump nor Trudeau publicly announced the meeting, but the Canadian official was seen leaving a hotel in the area and told reporters that he and Trump had an “excellent conversation.”

(REUTERS)

Mike BediganNovember 30, 2024 7:10 p.m

Experts condemn Pete Hegseth after his own mother calls him a “woman abuser” and tries to take it back

Pete Hegseth, Donald Trump’s nominee to be defense secretary, has come under fire from Democrats and other liberal pundits after being branded a “woman abuser” by his own mother.

A New York Times report revealed a 2018 email from Penelope Hegseth to the former Fox News host in which she said she had “no respect” for her son and that he needed to “take an honest look throw yourself.”

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