Jared Kushner’s Multi-Billion Dollar Saudi Deal Under Investigation
Former President Trump’s son-in-law and senior adviser, Jared Kushner, has been accused of violating ethical boundaries by House Oversight Committee
Nik Richie
Former President Trump’s son-in-law and senior adviser, Jared Kushner, has been accused of violating ethical boundaries by House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) for accepting a $2 billion investment from the Saudi government in his private investment firm shortly after leaving the White House. Comer’s comments came during an interview on CNN’s “The Lead with Jake Tapper.”
During the interview, Comer acknowledged a statement made by 2024 GOP presidential candidate Chris Christie, who raised concerns about Kushner’s Middle East involvement and the Trump family’s history of business dealings. Comer, while acknowledging Kushner’s legitimate business pursuits, emphasized that he believed Kushner’s actions crossed ethical lines.
“I’ve been vocal that I think that what Kushner did crossed the line of ethics,” Comer stated. He contrasted Kushner’s post-office actions with those of the Biden family, suggesting that while Christie’s claims were noteworthy, they occurred after Kushner left office. He further noted that Kushner was engaged in a legitimate business endeavor, unlike the Bidens’ involvement during Joe Biden’s vice presidency.
Comer, who has led the Oversight panel’s investigation into the Biden family, claimed testimony revealed that Hunter Biden, the president’s son, utilized his father’s position to create the impression of access that benefited his personal business activities. Despite this, the panel has not found evidence of criminal wrongdoing by President Biden.
Kushner had served as a senior adviser to President Trump and played a pivotal role in U.S.-Saudi relations, including meetings with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and defending the Saudi government amidst controversy over the killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi.
In 2022, the House Oversight panel, under Democratic leadership, initiated an inquiry into Kushner’s $2 billion investment from the Saudi Private Investment Fund. The probe sought to examine potential connections between Kushner’s business venture and his role in the Trump administration’s Middle East dealings.
Comer reaffirmed the importance of the Oversight investigations and expressed his aim to reform Washington’s practices to prevent individuals from benefiting from high-powered positions held by their family members.