Rep. Jamie Raskin and Sen. Ron Wyden are pressing U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland to appoint a special counsel to investigate Jared Kushner’s advisory relationship with the Saudi government and potential violations of the Foreign Agents Registration Act. They assert Kushner’s actions warrant scrutiny due to his advisory role during the Trump administration while also receiving significant financial support from the Saudi government, which could compromise U.S. foreign policy.
Kushner has been actively advising Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman on U.S.-Saudi relations while simultaneously running his investment firm that has received over $2 billion from the Saudi government since 2021. This influx of cash raises concerns about the potential blending of his political advice and personal financial interests, especially considering his previous political position in the Trump administration.
The lawmakers argue that Kushner's advice to Bin Salman concerning U.S.-Saudi relations and his dual role in the Trump campaign poses a conflict of interest. They believe that a thorough investigation is required to determine whether Kushner has adequately registered under FARA for his alleged activities while potentially exerting significant influence on U.S. foreign policy decisions.
Raskin and Wyden highlight the troubling implications of Kushner’s activities, indicating that the complexity of his financial ties to foreign governments, combined with his political advisory roles, creates a scenario ripe for potential ethical and legal breaches.
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