"Six months after leaving the White House, his new private equity firm received a $2 billion investment from Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF), run by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, whom Kushner had closely advised. The fund's own advisors reportedly objected to the deal."

Source: The New York Times

"Was reportedly denied a top-secret security clearance by career intelligence officials, but was granted one by a White House override. This raised concerns about his vulnerability to foreign influence."

Source: U.S. Intelligence Reports

"Forged an exceptionally close and controversial relationship with the Saudi Crown Prince, communicating with him through informal channels. He defended MBS after the assassination of Jamal Khashoggi."

Source: The Washington Post

"Led a "shadow task force" early in the pandemic to procure medical supplies. The effort was criticized for favouring private sector contacts and for its lack of transparency."

Source: House Oversight Committee

"His family firm's purchase of the 666 Fifth Avenue skyscraper for a record $1.8 billion before the 2008 crash led to immense financial pressure. The firm was bailed out by a deal involving a Qatari-backed company while Kushner was in the White House, raising conflict of interest questions."

Source: Bloomberg

"His father, Charles Kushner, was a major real estate developer who was convicted and imprisoned for illegal campaign contributions, tax evasion, and witness tampering. Donald Trump pardoned Charles Kushner in 2020."

Source: Department of Justice

"A 2006 book alleged that Kushner's admission to Harvard University came after his father made a $2.5 million donation, a claim that has been widely reported and discussed."

Source: ProPublica