Ben Rhodes, former deputy national security adviser under the Obama administration, expressed his concerns about the actions of Jared Kushner, President Trump’s son-in-law. Rhodes accused Kushner of being involved in a level of corruption that surpasses anything seen before, particularly in relation to his firm’s investments overseas.
According to Rhodes, securing a $2 billion investment from Saudi Arabia by Kushner, just six months after leaving the White House, is seen as a strategic move by Salman to exert influence on U.S. foreign policy in case Trump returns to the Oval Office after the November election.
Ben Rhodes, a former deputy national security adviser, highlights the significance of an investment made by the Trump administration. According to Rhodes, this investment indicates that U.S. foreign policy, during a potential second term, will primarily align with the interests of Mohammed bin Salman.
During his tenure in the Trump administration, Jared Kushner was responsible for overseeing Middle East policy. In 2022, there was increased scrutiny surrounding an investment involving the Saudi sovereign and Kushner’s firm. The New York Times reported that the advisory panel initially supported providing funds to Kushner’s firm, citing concerns about his “inexperience.” However, this decision was ultimately overturned by a larger board led by Salman.
Ben Rhodes, a close aide to former President Barack Obama, emphasized that President Biden deliberately focused on addressing Middle East issues and collaborated with Gulf Arab states, fully aware that the benefits would materialize later on. He highlighted this while discussing the impeachment inquiry initiated by House Republicans against President Biden, who accuse his son, Hunter, of leveraging his father’s position for personal gain.
“This is unprecedented,” Rhodes remarked, drawing attention to the fact that the president’s son-in-law, unlike Hunter Biden, had amassed a staggering $2 billion after his time in the White House. He emphasized the peculiarity of the situation, where someone with such financial gains now has their father-in-law running for president.
When questioned about conflicts-of-interest allegations, Kushner defended himself and his firm’s actions, as reported by the Times.
Ben Rhodes, a former advisor to President Obama, expressed his concern about the current state of American foreign policy, labeling it as a blatant display of corruption. According to Rhodes, the pricing aspect of this corruption is particularly alarming, as it symbolizes a new level of unethical behavior. He emphasized that this corruption is not hidden; it is openly visible for all to see.
