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Kushner Denies Cole’s New Book Allegations of UAE Ties

By Drooid · Oct 29, 2026 · How we work

Same facts. Different interpretations.

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Author Matthew Cole published *Princes and Thieves* on October 27 2026, alleging financial ties between UAE monarch Mohamed bin Zayed and President Donald Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner.
The book claims slush-fund accounts were used to steer U.S. Middle-East policy and influence the Gaza conflict, highlighting accountability and humanitarian concerns.
Jared Kushner denied the allegations and declined an on-record interview.
The book details a $750 million Alpha account and a $1 billion Beta account for policy funding.

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Matthew Cole released “Princes and Thieves” on October 27, 2026, alleging ties between UAE monarch Mohamed bin Zayed and President Donald Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner.
Kushner’s lawyers are seeking removal of the excerpt and plan to sue Simon & Schuster, Matthew Cole and Vanity Fair, claiming no evidence and defamation.
Chad Mizelle, Kushner’s lawyer, posted on X that claims are false and defamatory.
Sources to Kushner say Vanity Fair did not contact him for comment or fact-checking before publishing.

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Alleged Slush-Fund Influence

Author Matthew Cole published *Princes and Thieves* on October 27 2026, alleging financial ties between UAE monarch Mohamed bin Zayed and President Donald Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner.
The book claims slush-fund accounts were used to steer U.S. Middle-East policy and influence the Gaza conflict, highlighting accountability and humanitarian concerns.
Jared Kushner denied the allegations and declined an on-record interview.
The book details a $750 million Alpha account and a $1 billion Beta account for policy funding.

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