Jared Kushner Dodges Question About $2 Billion Saudi Arabia Payment | Controversial Remarks at Axios BFD Conference

Jared Kushner Faces Questioning Over $2 Billion Saudi Payment

Jared Kushner, former senior advisor to President Donald Trump, faced questioning about the $2 billion payment he received from a fund led by Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in 2021. The payment came under scrutiny as it was accepted before the release of the Department of National Intelligence's report finding bin Salman personally responsible for the murder of Washington Post columnist Jamal Khashoggi.

Contentious Interview at Axios BFD Conference

During an interview at the Axios BFD conference in Miami, Kushner responded to the inquiry with frustration, asking, "Are we really still doing this?" The exchange continued as Axios business editor Dan Primark pressed Kushner about his agreement with the DNI's report. Kushner retorted, "Are we really still doing this, Dan?" before stating, "Let's focus on what is in the interest of..."

Controversial Remarks and Public Attention

Kushner commended the Saudi Public Investment Fund (PIF) and bin Salman's leadership, emphasizing the country's positive developments and transformation. His reluctance to address the implications of the substantial Saudi payment and his praise for bin Salman's leadership in light of the Khashoggi murder have raised concerns and prompted further scrutiny.

Debate and Widespread Interest

The controversial remarks made by Kushner during the interview have sparked public attention and criticism. The interview with Kushner, who is married to Ivanka Trump, has stirred debate and garnered widespread interest. The contentious exchange has reignited discussions about Kushner's business dealings and his relationship with the Saudi leadership.

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