U.S. President-elect Donald Trump on Saturday nominated Charles Kushner — the father of his son-in-law, Jared Kushner — as the U.S. ambassador to France, in the latest of several controversial picks.

Kushner "is a tremendous business leader, philanthropist, & dealmaker, who will be a strong advocate representing our Country & its interests," Trump said on his Truth Social website, adding that Jared "worked closely with me in the White House."

The choice is in keeping with Trump's pattern, so far, of selecting people, often wealthy, who are close to his family or of proven loyalty. Kushner is a multimillionaire real estate executive and former attorney; his son was a senior adviser during Trump's first term.