Conversations regarding the normalization of relations between Israel and Saudi Arabia have been a significant diplomatic goal for both the Biden and Trump administrations.
Jared Kushner, son-in-law of Donald Trump, has reportedly engaged in discussions about U.S.-Saudi diplomatic negotiations related to Israel, reported Reuters.
Jared Kushner’s private equity firm Affinity Partners, linked to Trump, has received over $112 million in fees from Saudi Arabia and other foreign investors since 2021, despite not returning any profits to the governments primarily funding the firm as of July, per a recent report by The New York Times.
He has spoken with Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on several occasions since leaving the Trump administration.
In fact, Kushner has a close relationship with Saudi Arabia, which has reportedly invested $2 billion in his private equity fund, per Reuters.
However, his discussions with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman about a peace accord highlight the bipartisan focus on Middle East stability amid an impending presidential election.
These talks raise concerns about how Kushner’s financial ties to Riyadh might affect U.S. policy if Trump returns to power.
Saudi Arabia’s investments in Kushner’s fund have faced criticism from ethics experts and lawmakers, raising concerns of potential conflicts of interest.
Democratic Senator Ron Wyden, chair of the Senate Finance Committee, highlighted these worries in a Sept. 24 letter, emphasizing that Saudi investments could appear as a payoff given Kushner’s previous work on Saudi matters during the Trump administration, Reuters added.
Jared Kushner has denied any allegations that Saudi Arabia’s investments represent a payoff or conflict of interest, Reuters mentioned in the note.
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