Kushner's Middle East Influence: Guiding Trump's Trip and Pursuing Peace Deals
May 14, 2025 · 2 min
Jared Kushner BioSnap a weekly updated Biography.Jared Kushner has re-emerged in an advisory role to the Trump administration ahead of the president's upcoming Middle East trip. CNN reports that Kushner is providing guidance to administration officials as they engage in discussions with Arab leaders, though he is not expected to accompany Trump on the journey. Despite having no formal position in the current administration, Kushner has maintained communication with foreign leaders, particularly those from Saudi Arabia, regarding potential normalized ties with Israel.The Jerusalem Post confirmed on Friday that Kushner has been in regular contact with officials preparing for high-stakes meetings with leaders in Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Qatar. His ongoing relationship with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has made him an influential voice in these preparations.Trump's trip primarily aims to secure investment deals from Gulf states to support economic initiatives in the US, but Kushner and other officials are working toward expanding the Abraham Accords, which he played a key role in negotiating during Trump's first term.The New Republic notes that Kushner's involvement raises ethical concerns given his significant business interests in the Middle East, where he is reportedly earning billions from Saudi Arabia and is said to have weekly conversations with the crown prince.In other news, Kushner and his wife Ivanka Trump were reportedly involved in an undisclosed incident according to a recent Instagram post from May 7, though details remain unclear. On the political front, Kushner recently joined the Village of Indian Creek Council in Florida on July 8, 2024, succeeding Village Trustee Javier Holtz.Kushner continues to operate largely behind the scenes, preferring to step forward only when tangible progress is made, according to a senior Trump administration official. He has been specifically advising on strategies for engaging Saudi Arabia about normalizing relations with Israel, though officials don't anticipate a formal agreement resulting from this upcoming trip.Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOta