Jared Kushner's Financial Ties Remain a Point of Concern
As President Donald Trump's son-in-law and senior adviser, Jared Kushner was instrumental in shaping the administration's policy on criminal justice reform, Covid-19 vaccine development, and modernizing technology across federal agencies. However, his absence from the limelight during Trump's return to office has led many to question the financial ties that still linger between Kushner and various foreign entities.
Kushner's involvement in brokering a new North American trade agreement and negotiating peace deals in the Middle East has been widely praised, but his potential conflicts of interest remain a point of contention. His investment firm, Affinity Partners, is heavily backed by Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates – three countries critical to the agreements Kushner helped negotiate.
The scale and timing of the Saudi sovereign wealth fund's $2 billion investment in Affinity Partners suggest that it was not driven by market forces, but rather a bet on continued goodwill from a future Trump administration. A subsequent congressional investigation revealed that Kushner's firm had collected $157 million in management fees from foreign clients without generating any profit for its investors.
Despite these concerns, the White House maintains that Kushner's diplomatic work poses no conflict of interest, with press secretary Karoline Leavitt describing his efforts as "noble." However, many critics argue that Kushner is effectively using his relationship with Arab leaders to further his business interests and those of his family.
The latest example of this is the proposed acquisition of Electronic Arts by the Saudi sovereign wealth fund, which will require approval from the Committee on Foreign Investment in the US. While it's unclear whether this deal will face significant scrutiny under the current administration, Kushner's involvement could undoubtedly ease its passage.
As Kushner moves into a behind-the-scenes role in the Middle East, his financial ties remain a source of concern. With little oversight and no formal job in the current administration, he will likely continue to reap the benefits of dominating US policy. The question remains whether Congress will take action to address these concerns or if Kushner's influence will go unchecked.
As President Donald Trump's son-in-law and senior adviser, Jared Kushner was instrumental in shaping the administration's policy on criminal justice reform, Covid-19 vaccine development, and modernizing technology across federal agencies. However, his absence from the limelight during Trump's return to office has led many to question the financial ties that still linger between Kushner and various foreign entities.
Kushner's involvement in brokering a new North American trade agreement and negotiating peace deals in the Middle East has been widely praised, but his potential conflicts of interest remain a point of contention. His investment firm, Affinity Partners, is heavily backed by Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates – three countries critical to the agreements Kushner helped negotiate.
The scale and timing of the Saudi sovereign wealth fund's $2 billion investment in Affinity Partners suggest that it was not driven by market forces, but rather a bet on continued goodwill from a future Trump administration. A subsequent congressional investigation revealed that Kushner's firm had collected $157 million in management fees from foreign clients without generating any profit for its investors.
Despite these concerns, the White House maintains that Kushner's diplomatic work poses no conflict of interest, with press secretary Karoline Leavitt describing his efforts as "noble." However, many critics argue that Kushner is effectively using his relationship with Arab leaders to further his business interests and those of his family.
The latest example of this is the proposed acquisition of Electronic Arts by the Saudi sovereign wealth fund, which will require approval from the Committee on Foreign Investment in the US. While it's unclear whether this deal will face significant scrutiny under the current administration, Kushner's involvement could undoubtedly ease its passage.
As Kushner moves into a behind-the-scenes role in the Middle East, his financial ties remain a source of concern. With little oversight and no formal job in the current administration, he will likely continue to reap the benefits of dominating US policy. The question remains whether Congress will take action to address these concerns or if Kushner's influence will go unchecked.
. Like, I get that he was super helpful in shaping some important policies, but his investment firm got $157 million from foreign clients without making any profit for them? That's weird 
. And now the Saudi sovereign wealth fund is trying to acquire Electronic Arts, which could be a major deal if Kushner's behind-the-scenes influence helps it pass 
. I hope Congress keeps an eye on this and doesn't let his financial interests cloud US policy decisions 
. It's not cool that he gets to benefit from his diplomatic work without anyone checking his wallet 
. I mean, his investment firm just collects fees without actually making any money for the investors... that doesn't sit right with me 
. it's not about being noble or good faith, it's about what's in it for him and his family 
. we need some more transparency on this one, that's for sure 
Anyway, I hope congress does something about this stuff, its just weird that Kushner gets to keep making moves without being held accountable 
it's not cool that he's profiting from his fam's connections without being held accountable 
what's next, is he gonna use his daddy trump's name to get more investments? 
. But yeah, it would be good if Congress kept an eye on things just to make sure nobody gets too cozy with foreign governments...
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the fact that he gets paid millions by foreign investors for doing basically nothing for them is wild. and now hes trying to use his gov connections to get rich off a deal with the saudi sovereign wealth fund? shady af. but at the same time, it's hard to imagine him not getting a sweet deal in this admin 
maybe congress should look into this more tho 
. I mean, Jared Kushner's got some serious financial ties going on with some pretty sketchy countries, and it's like, how is this not being scrutinized more? 
That's just not right. I wish we had more transparency and oversight on this stuff, but the White House seems pretty cozy with him 
the fact that he's making money from us while doing "diplomatic work" is just a joke 
and what's up with the saudi sovereign wealth fund pouring $2 billion into his firm out of thin air? suspicious as heck 
. I mean, the dude was part of Trump's inner circle, shaping big policy decisions, but now he's flying under the radar while still raking in dough 
. And now he gets to play puppet master with some major business deals in the Middle East – it's like, too convenient 
. Can't say that I blame Congress for keeping an eye on him – we need to make sure everyone in the administration is playing fair and not using their influence for personal gain 
. I'm all for free trade and diplomacy, but when it comes to someone with such deep financial ties to foreign entities, I gotta wonder if we're sacrificing our national interests for Kushner's own family bankroll 
. Can't Congress do some digging to get to the bottom of this? 