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Kushner Issues 14-Point Fact-Check Rejecting New Yorker Claims

By Drooid · Oct 9, 2026, 3:39 AM UTC · How we work

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U.S. special envoy Jared Kushner issued a 14-point fact-check rebutting New Yorker claims of diplomatic-fundraising conflicts.
Kushner said he ended all fundraising talks after being asked to extend his volunteer role in Iran negotiations.
Kushner asserted Affinity Partners has not raised additional capital while he volunteers for the U.S. government.
Kushner said Saudi PIF and other Gulf investments occurred after he left office and were cleared by ethics counsel.
Kushner noted he receives no salary or compensation from the government and pays his own expenses.

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U.S. special envoy Jared Kushner issued a 14-point fact-check rebutting New Yorker claims of diplomatic-fundraising conflicts.
Kushner said he ended all fundraising talks after being asked to extend his volunteer role in Iran negotiations.
Kushner asserted Affinity Partners has not raised additional capital while he volunteers for the U.S. government.
Kushner said Saudi PIF and other Gulf investments occurred after he left office and were cleared by ethics counsel.
Kushner noted he receives no salary or compensation from the government and pays his own expenses.