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Jared Kushner Denies Vanity Fair Allegations of Access to Foreign Bank Accounts
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Core Event
Vanity Fair published an excerpt from investigative journalist Matthew Cole’s forthcoming book “Princes and Thieves,” alleging that Jared Kushner—senior adviser in former President Donald Trump’s White House—had access to foreign bank accounts containing roughly $2 billion, including a UAE account that allegedly received hundreds of millions from Azerbaijan and a separate account holding about $750 million where Kushner was purportedly a signatory. The excerpt claims Saudi and Emirati officials arranged the funds. The report has not been independently verified.
Background
The allegations stem from Cole’s claim that Dutch investigators accessed Kushner’s compromised phone and uncovered the alleged financial arrangements. The excerpt was released by Vanity Fair and its parent company Condé Nast, with Simon & Schuster listed as the book’s publisher. Neither Vanity Fair, Condé Nast nor Simon & Schuster responded to requests for comment.
Official Statements & Responses
Attorney Chad Mizelle, representing Kushner, issued a statement on X demanding the removal of the excerpt. He described the claims as “false and defamatory,” noting the absence of any verifiable evidence and questioning whether Vanity Fair conducted independent fact-checking. Mizelle said his firm sent a detailed 13-page letter to Simon & Schuster denying the allegations and warning of “serious legal risk” for the publisher.
Verbatim Quote
- “We formally put Vanity Fair and Condé Nast on notice regarding the false and defamatory allegations published about our client, Jared Kushner,” — Newsweek. Chad Mizelle — Newsweek. Chad Mizelle “We formally put Vanity Fair and Condé Nast on notice regarding the false and defamatory allegations published about our client, Jared Kushner.”