It’s not common for people to transition from prison to a diplomatic position in Paris, but in Trump world, strange things happen.
Two weeks after Election Day 2024, Republican Sen. Tommy Tuberville of Alabama assured the public that Donald Trump wouldn’t choose “a criminal” for a governmental position. About a week later, the then-president-elect tapped Peter Navarro, who completed a prison sentence earlier this year after being convicted for contempt of Congress, for an advisory post at the White House.
Trump also announced his intention to nominate Charles Kushner — despite his own criminal past — to serve as the U.S. ambassador to France. As NBC News reported, the Senate has now confirmed Kushner to the post.
Seriously, folks, who’s the biggest crook here?
- Peter Navarro, convicted of 2 counts of contempt of Congress.
- Charles Kushner, pleaded guilty 18 counts of illegal campaign contributions, tax evasion, and witness tampering
- King Donald, convicted of 34 counts of falsifying business records.