**Democrats Call for Investigation into Jared Kushner’s Business Dealings**
In a move stirring up debate and raising eyebrows, Democratic lawmakers are urging Attorney General Merrick Garland to investigate Jared Kushner. As the son-in-law of former President Donald Trump and a former senior White House advisor, Kushner’s recent business activities are under scrutiny. Last week, Senator Ron Wyden and Representative Jamie Raskin formally requested the appointment of a special counsel to investigate if Kushner acted as an unregistered foreign agent when he established his investment firm, Affinity Partners.
According to Wyden and Raskin, Kushner’s firm has accumulated around $157 million in fees since the end of Trump’s presidency, with approximately $87 million coming directly from Saudi Arabia. Despite these substantial inflows, Affinity Partners has yet to generate returns on these investments, which has raised concerns. The lack of financial output from foreign investments only adds to the suspicion surrounding Kushner’s role and connections.
The investigation, however, is not solely about the money. The letter to Garland mentions Kushner’s political connections and cites examples where Kushner reportedly advised Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on U.S.-Saudi diplomatic issues, including matters related to Israel. The lawmakers suggest that these financial interactions may have served as a way for foreign governments to funnel money to Kushner, potentially in exchange for influence.
Senator Wyden, who has been closely monitoring Kushner’s business dealings, argued that the evidence suggests Kushner may be functioning as an unregistered foreign agent. He described Kushner as a “shadow diplomat,” noting his ongoing advisory role to foreign leaders and potential conflicts of interest.
As the investigation develops, it will be interesting to see if the Department of Justice chooses to pursue the matter or dismiss it as political theater. While Democrats are actively pushing for this investigation, Republicans have been largely silent, potentially hesitant to provoke controversy around Trump’s family members. The situation highlights a significant clash of political ideologies: one side calling for accountability, the other seeing it as a potential political maneuver.
As the clock ticks on this investigation request, it remains to be seen how this will unfold. Will the focus on Kushner shift public opinion, or will it bolster support among his allies? Observers will be watching closely as this saga of power, finances, and foreign relations continues to play out.
