Kushner resumed informal diplomacy while Affinity managed Gulf capital
Reporting and findings
- reported
AP reported that Donald Trump again used Jared Kushner as an informal adviser and diplomat in Middle East negotiations while Kushner remained head of Affinity Partners, which managed billions of dollars from Saudi and Qatari state-linked investors; White House counsel said the arrangement complied with conflict-of-interest rules because Kushner was not a government employee.
- Associated Press: Trump is leaning on son-in-law Jared Kushner for difficult diplomacyMiddle East diplomacy, continuing Affinity leadership, Saudi and Qatari capital, and White House counsel response
Summary and current status
The same person operated as a private fund manager and an unofficial presidential adviser in Middle East negotiations.
Serving as an informal adviser without a federal title
People and organizations
- Qatar Investment AuthorityQatari state investor
- Public Investment Fund of Saudi ArabiaSaudi state investor
- Donald J. Trumpfather-in-law and sitting president who used Jared Kushner as an informal diplomatic adviser
- Affinity Partnersprivate investment firm managing Gulf capital
- Jared Kushnerson-in-law, informal presidential adviser, and Affinity Partners founder
Relationships in this file
- Donald J. Trumpson-in-law, informal presidential adviser, and Affinity Partners founderJared Kushner