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Senator Questions Kushner's Role in Middle East Peace Talks

2/27/2026

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Tillis Questions Envoys

Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) questions Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff's involvement in peace talks with Russia, Iran, and Israel, citing their lack of foreign policy experience and absence of Senate confirmation.
Democrats echoed the criticisms, noting Kushner's $2 billion investment from Saudi Arabia and Witkoff's cryptocurrency dealings.
The two envoys met in Geneva to negotiate with Iran on its nuclear program, following talks on Ukraine and Gaza.

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Kushner Negotiates Peace

Jared Kushner, representing the United States, negotiates with Iran in Geneva to prevent war under U.S. President Donald Trump’s direction.
Affinity Partners has substantial backing from Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Qatar.
Legal experts say Kushner's involvement may violate conflict-of-interest laws because he operates under Trump's direction while collecting substantial fees from these nations.

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Tillis Questions Envoys

Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) questions Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff's involvement in peace talks with Russia, Iran, and Israel, citing their lack of foreign policy experience and absence of Senate confirmation.
Democrats echoed the criticisms, noting Kushner's $2 billion investment from Saudi Arabia and Witkoff's cryptocurrency dealings.
The two envoys met in Geneva to negotiate with Iran on its nuclear program, following talks on Ukraine and Gaza.

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