Jared Kushner: Who IS Donald Trump's Son-in-Law?!?
by Hilton Hater at .Jared Kushner may have a major role in your life over the next four years.
Whether you like it or not.
The husband of Ivanka Trump, Kushner worked closely with his father-in-law through Donald Trump's Presidential campaign.
According to some sources, Trump asked for U.S. security clearance for Kushner and plans to confer with him often as Commander-in-Chief.
So if Jared Kushner is going to be shaping domestic policy, it's probably a good idea to get to know Jared Kushner a bit...
1. He's an Orthodox Jew
And his parents were Holocaust survivors. Ivanka even converted for her husband.
2. He Graduated from Harvard University
The year of his admission, it’s worth noting, his father, Charles Kushnern donated $2.5 million to the university.
3. He Was a Very Young Business Owner
He purchased the New York Observer newspaper in 2006 when he was 25 years old.
4. Where Did He Marry Ivanka?
At the Trump National Golf Club in Bedminster, New Jersey. Because... where else?
5. His Family Has a Foundation
It's called the Seryl and Charles Kushner Family Foundation and it gives away more than $2 million a year, mostly to Jewish causes.
6. His Family Life:
Kushner has three kids and four siblings.
7. He's a... Democrat?!?
Kushner’s newspaper endorsed Barack Obama for president in 2008. He has made more than $100,000 in donations to Democratic committees and candidates, according to widely cited Federal Election Commission records, including a total of $6,000 in donations to Hillary Clinton in 2000 and 2003.
8. He's Not Dumb
In 2015, Kushner scored spot Number-25 on Fortune’s 40 under 40 list ranking the most influential young people in business.
9. He's on the Trump Transition Team
Along with his wife, and brothers-in-law Eric and Donald Jr., Kushner was named to the President-Elect's transition team in November. Trump has allegedly requested security clearance for all four of them, including top-secret clearance for Kushner, so he can sit in on his Presidential Daily Briefings.
10. His Dad Went to Prison
In 2005, when Jared was only 24 years old, Charles Kushner pled guilty to tax evasion, witness tampering, and offering illegal campaign donations. He was prosecuted by Chris Christie and the charges stemmed from an investigation into donations made to then-New Jersey governor Jim McGreevy's campaign.
11. His Brother is Dating Karlie Kloss!
Nice catch, Joshua Kushner.
12. He Nearly Owned the Dodgers
He entered a bid to purchase the Los Angeles Dodgers in February 2012 ... before eventually withdrawing just a few weeks later.
13. He's Also a Lawyer
He then earned his J.D. from New York University's School of Law in 2007.
