Jared Kushner has returned to the centre of global diplomacy under Donald Trump — brokering negotiations across the Middle East while simultaneously seeking billions of dollars for his private investment firm.

The unusual arrangement is drawing sharp scrutiny in Washington, as Kushner remains a private citizen with no official government role even while acting as one of the administration’s key diplomatic troubleshooters.

Peace Envoy Without a Title

Over the past year Kushner has quietly resumed high-stakes negotiations for the White House. He has been involved in talks aimed at securing a ceasefire between Hamas and Israel in the Gaza Strip, alongside wider diplomatic efforts touching conflicts from Eastern Europe to the Gulf.

His most recent role reportedly included involvement in stalled negotiations between Iran and the United States over Tehran’s nuclear programme.

Despite the influence, Kushner operates outside the formal structure of government, maintaining a direct line to the president.

Billions at Stake for Affinity Partners

At the same time, Kushner has been approaching investors to raise at least $5bn for his Miami-based private equity firm Affinity Partners, according to reporting by the New York Times.

The firm was built largely on funding from sovereign wealth funds in Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates — all close US partners with direct stakes in the region’s security politics.

Critics say the overlap between diplomacy and fundraising risks blurring the line between American foreign policy and private business interests.

Saudi Ties Under Fresh Scrutiny

Affinity’s largest backer remains the Saudi Public Investment Fund, controlled by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.

Six months after Kushner left the first Trump administration, the fund injected $2bn into the fledgling firm — reportedly after the prince overruled advisers who had questioned the investment.

The close relationship has long drawn political scrutiny, particularly given Kushner’s role cultivating ties between Trump and Riyadh during his White House tenure.

Critics See Influence — White House Sees No Conflict

The White House insists Kushner’s diplomatic work poses no conflict of interest, saying he acts solely in the US national interest.

But critics argue the optics are difficult to ignore, particularly as the administration navigates volatile conflicts involving Iran and Gaza. Even Iran’s foreign minister Abbas Araghchi publicly mocked the situation after reports of Kushner’s fundraising surfaced.

For now, Kushner appears determined to keep both roles running in parallel — negotiating peace deals while courting the very governments whose money powers his firm.

Jared Kushner is seeking peace deals in the Middle East. He’s also raising money for his own firm

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2 hours ago, unblocktheplanet said:

Trump.org, ka-ching! The most corrupt administration in US history.

From day 1 it was clear that Donald (and his clan) has seen the Presidency as a "business opportunity". Shamelessly making use of this "business opportunity".

The US electorate seems to have no problems with that. That's the amazing part of it.