Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass) criticized President Donald Trump for allowing Jared Kushner to seek $5 billion from Middle East investors while serving as a “peace envoy” during tensions involving Iran.
Warren Alleges $5 Billion Kushner Fundraising Conflict
On Wednesday, Warren posted on X, sharing a video clip in which she accused Trump’s inner circle of prioritizing financial gain amid escalating geopolitical tensions.
“Donald Trump’s named his son-in-law Jared Kushner Peace Envoy,” Warren wrote.
She added, “Now, in the middle of a war with Iran, our Peace Envoy is in the Middle East trying to raise $5 BILLION for his private equity firm.”
In the video, Warren said, “While Trump puts American service members’ lives at risk in a war against Iran, his peace envoy Jared Kushner is busy raising money for his own private equity firm.”
She added, “He’s looking for five billion dollars from foreign governments.”
She also linked the issue to domestic economic concerns, adding, “Americans here at home are paying nearly 30% more for gas. And Donald Trump’s inner circle is about making themselves more money.”
Warren described the situation as “one of the most disgusting grifts yet,” calling it further evidence of what she characterized as corruption within Trump’s political orbit.
Former Senior White House advisor David Axelrod mocked Warren’s criticism of Trump and Kushner.
He jokingly said, “You misread, @SenWarren. This @POTUS sends PIECE envoys. As in, Where’s mine?” implying a focus on financial gain rather than diplomacy.
Kushner Scrutiny Amid Trump’s Middle East Moves
Earlier, Kushner faced a ten-day deadline to disclose his financial records as Special Envoy for Peace, drawing scrutiny to his $5.4 billion private equity firm, Affinity Partners, which had secured a $2 billion investment from Saudi Arabia but returned no profits.
Trump’s “Board of Peace” for Gaza set a $1 billion minimum contribution for nations, with Trump as chairman, prompting criticism that it could rival the United Nations.
Meanwhile, Trump announced “very good and productive talks” with Iran, pausing military strikes on power infrastructure after issuing a 48-hour ultimatum over the Strait of Hormuz.
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