Jared Kushner: the quiet and astonishing rise

From Manhattan boardrooms to Middle Eastern peace tables, Jared Kushner's ascent has been anything but ordinary. He’s built influence in politics, business and diplomacy — often from behind the scenes, and always in his own quiet way.

Words: Archie Rutland

Despite currently having no official job title within the US government, Jared Kushner appears to have continued playing a major role in the renewed Israel Hamas peace talks. A former senior adviser to President Trump, Kushner has by-and-large refrained from the political spotlight during his father-in-law’s second term in office. A billionaire real estate scion turned political strategist, he has long moved in the folds of money, media and influence, but mostly from behind the scenes.

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