Jared Kushner

Businessman

American Livingston, New Jersey

Quick Info

ProfessionBusinessman
NationalityAmerican
Date of Birth10/01/1981
Age45 years
BirthplaceLivingston, New Jersey

Latest News about Jared Kushner

19/02/2026

President Donald Trump announced on Thursday his intention to name Jared Kushner, his son-in-law and former senior advisor, as a special peace envoy, formalizing Kushner's ongoing informal role in the second Trump administration. Kushner has been collaborating with special envoy Steve Witkoff on negotiations in the Middle East and the Russia-Ukraine war. The announcement has prompted ethics reviews and calls for financial disclosures due to potential conflicts with Kushner's business interests, including investments from involved foreign governments.

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Bio/Wiki

Full NameJared Corey Kushner
ReligionJudaism
Food HabitNon-vegetarian
Political PartyRepublican Party

Physical Stats & More

Height6' 3" (190 cm)
Eye ColorDark Brown
Hair ColorDark Ash Blonde

Educational Qualification(s)

SchoolThe Frisch School (a Modern Orthodox Yeshiva High School), New Jersey (1999)
College/University
  • Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States (1999-2003)
  • New York University School of Law and New York University Stern School of Business (2003-2007)
Degree
  • Political Science and Government (1999-2003)
  • JD/MBA (2003-2007)

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried
Affairs/GirlfriendsJordan Reid (author)
Marriage Date25/10/2009

Family

FatherCharles Kushner (real-estate developer, government official)
MotherSeryl Kushner
Siblings
  • Joshua Kushner (Brother)
  • Dara Kushner (Sister)
  • Nicole Kushner (Sister)
SpouseIvanka Trump
Children

Career

Political Journey
  • Director of the Office of American Innovation (27 March 2017 to 20 January 2021)
  • Senior Advisor to the President (20 January 2017 to 20 January 2021)
Awards & Honors
  • Grand Cordon of the Order of Ouissam Alaouite (2018; Mexico)
  • National Security Medal (2020; US)
  • Department of Defense Medal for Distinguished Public Service (2021; US)
  • Sash of the Order of the Aztec Eagle (2021; Morocco)
  • Commander's Cross of the Hungarian Order of Merit (2022; Hungary)
Business Ventures
  • Joined Somerville Building Associates as vice president post-education.
  • Acquired nearly $7 billion in property mostly in New York City over a decade.
  • Bought the New York Observer for $10 million and transformed its format.
  • Kushner Companies lost over $90 million on the 666 Fifth Avenue investment.
  • Founded Affinity Partners investment firm in 2021, largely funded by Middle Eastern countries including Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund.
Political Activities
  • Led Donald Trump’s digital strategy during the presidential campaign.
  • Played a key role in Israeli-Palestinian peace negotiations.
  • Served as informal unpaid advisor in second Trump administration, contributing to Gaza ceasefire negotiations, Israel-Hamas peace talks, and Russia-Ukraine discussions.

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. His father maintained a friendship with Bill and Hillary Clinton.
2. His grandparents survived the Holocaust and came to the U.S. in 1949.
3. While at Harvard, he joined the Fly Club and supported the campus Chabad house.
4. Kushner was a lifelong Democrat before endorsing Donald Trump.
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