The Kushner family, related by marriage to Trump, is increasing their wealth with Trump’s backing…The naked truth of Trump-style ‘nepotism’
Charles Kushner, an immigrant father's real estate entrepreneur, had amassed a vast company with thousands of apartments, commercial properties, and regional banks by his mid-thirties. However, his life took a turn in 2005 when he was arrested for illegal campaign funding, tax evasion, and 18 other charges, leading to a two-year prison sentence.
His son, Jared Kushner, stepped in to manage the company during his father's incarceration. Jared met Donald Trump, a real estate entrepreneur and TV personality, when they were 24 and 31, respectively. The couple married a year later, despite Jared's parents wishing for him to marry a Jewish woman. Despite their Jewish backgrounds, the Kushner family supported the Democratic Party, including close ties with Bill and Hillary Clinton.
Jared also supported Clinton allies in dinner gatherings and made donations. However, upon marrying, he switched parties and ceased donations. Meanwhile, Jared's brother Josh remained a Democrat. Following Trump's presidency, Jared Kushner became a key figure in foreign affairs, acting as a special envoy for the State Department and handling high-stakes negotiations on Iran's nuclear program, the Gaza conflict, and Ukraine's war.
Trump chose Jared for these roles due to his digital industry connections and success in online election campaigns during his first term. Jared leveraged these connections to secure significant investments, including billions from Saudi and Arab Emirate funds. His controversial ventures included developing resorts in Serbia and Albania, where he bypassed cultural heritage protections and faced large-scale protests.
Despite his lack of diplomatic training, Kushner's expertise was evident in his quick geopolitical decisions. His success extended to his sister Josh's business, Slaive Capital, which played a crucial role in selling FIFA and UEFA's core assets to Trump. Josh's involvement highlights how Trump's nepotism benefitted family members.
The Democratic Party criticized these actions but inadvertently supported the president's policy, as their own president had appointed family members using legal loopholes.
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