Jared Kushner has negotiated with adversaries like Iran as Trump’s envoy. Now he’s talking with the House Democratic leader ahead of midterms

House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries and President Donald Trump's son-in-law and outside adviser, Jared Kushner, recently met privately in New York, signaling the White House's interest in collaborating with Democrats if they gain control of Congress in the upcoming midterm elections. During the discussion, which covered various topics including housing, immigration, and rising living costs, Kushner suggested a potential meeting between Jeffries and White House Chief of Staff, Susan Rice.

Jeffries, who is poised to become House Speaker if Democrats regain their majority, stated that the Republican administration must abandon its "my-way-or-the-highway" approach, which has failed the American people. The meeting highlights the growing concern within the Republican Party over the possibility of losing their congressional majority, especially the House.

House Speaker Mike Johnson, a close Trump ally, dismissed the significance of the meeting, stating that Jared Kushner, who he believes "hedges his bets," is not actively involved in the administration's day-to-day operations. The White House declined to comment on the matter. Kushner, known for his frequent interactions with Democrats during the first Trump administration, has served as an influential figure in the White House, even without an official title.

His involvement extends to high-profile foreign diplomatic missions, particularly as the U.S. continues its ongoing conflict with Iran. The Democrats are eager to flex their influence if they regain control of Congress, aiming to hold the White House accountable and potentially impeach the president.