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Trump Appoints Extended Family Including Charles Kushner and Kimberly Guilfoyle to Key White House Roles

Dec 16, 2024, 09:27 AM

President-elect Donald Trump is set to rely heavily on his extended family for key roles in his administration, marking a shift from his first term where immediate family members like Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner held formal positions. This time, Trump has appointed Charles Kushner as the U.S. ambassador to France and Massad Boulos as a senior adviser on Arab and Middle Eastern affairs. Kimberly Guilfoyle, previously in a relationship with Donald Trump Jr., has been named ambassador to Greece. Eric Trump and Donald Trump Jr. are expected to continue their public messaging for their father, while Lara Trump has the backing to grow her political career. Melania Trump's role as first lady may differ from her first term, and Barron Trump, now in college, won't be living at the White House. The move to involve family members in his administration has sparked discussions on nepotism and the implications for governance, with some political observers suggesting that while loyalty is paramount to Trump, the appearance of impropriety could undermine public trust in government institutions. Trump's approach contrasts with President Biden's promise to keep family members out of government roles, highlighting a significant difference in political strategy.