Jared Kushner's Felon Father

Jared Kushner’s father is Charles Kushner, a real estate developer who was convicted of illegal campaign contributions, tax evasion, and witness tampering in 2005. He served a prison sentence, received a presidential pardon in 2020, and was later confirmed as the U.S. Ambassador to France and Monaco.

Conviction and Case Details - Plead guilty to 18 counts in 2005.Crimes included tax fraud, illegal campaign donations, and witness tampering.Admitted to hiring a sex worker to entrap his brother-in-law and sending the recorded video to his sister. Prosecuted by then-U.S. Attorney Chris Christie.Sentenced to two years in prison and served roughly 14 months.Pardon and Later CareerReceived a full pardon from President Donald Trump in December 2020 (Trump is the father-in-law of Jared Kushner). Nominated by President Trump to serve as the U.S. Ambassador to France and Monaco during his second administration.Confirmed by the U.S. Senate in May 2025 by a 51–45 vote.