Kushner had secret fund with billions from UAE, Saudis; PM helped
Jared Kushner has rejected reports that he maintained secret foreign bank accounts containing billions of dollars from Middle Eastern leaders. A new book excerpt by journalist Matthew Cole alleges that Dutch intelligence discovered more than $700 million in transfers and up to $2 billion in hidden funds linked to Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. The report further claims that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu helped Kushner conceal these financial movements by suggesting they be moved to an Israeli bank account. Kushner blasted the claims as outrageous and completely insane on social media.
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- ✓ Jared Kushner has publicly denied allegations of holding undisclosed foreign bank accounts, calling them outrageous and completely insane.
- ✓ Journalist Matthew Cole published a report alleging that Dutch intelligence uncovered hidden bank accounts containing billions from the UAE and Saudi Arabia.
- ✓ The report claims Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu advised Kushner to move funds into an Israeli bank account to help conceal the money.
What changed
A newly published book excerpt details specific intelligence findings regarding Jared Kushner's alleged secret foreign bank accounts and transactions.
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Jared Kushner Denies Secret Foreign Bank Account Allegations
Jared Kushner has rejected reports that he maintained secret foreign bank accounts containing billions of dollars from Middle Eastern leaders. A new book excerpt by journalist Matthew Cole alleges that Dutch intelligence discovered more than $700 million in transfers and up to $2 billion in hidden funds linked to Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. The report further claims that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu helped Kushner conceal these financial movements by suggesting they be moved to an Israeli bank account. Kushner blasted the claims as outrageous and completely insane on social media.
Why it matters
The allegations stem from a reported cyber espionage operation involving Dutch intelligence that allegedly hacked an iPhone used by Kushner in 2020. This disclosure brings renewed scrutiny to financial ties between Trump administration officials and Gulf states following their time in office. The claims involve high-level international figures and sovereign wealth interactions, raising questions about transparency and foreign influence.
What is confirmed
- Jared Kushner has publicly denied allegations of holding undisclosed foreign bank accounts, calling them outrageous and completely insane.
- Journalist Matthew Cole published a report alleging that Dutch intelligence uncovered hidden bank accounts containing billions from the UAE and Saudi Arabia.
- The report claims Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu advised Kushner to move funds into an Israeli bank account to help conceal the money.
Still unconfirmed
- Dutch intelligence allegedly hacked Jared Kushner's iPhone in the spring of 2020 and uncovered more than $700 million in financial transfers.
What to watch next
- Any official response or document release from Dutch intelligence regarding the alleged phone hack
- Further statements or legal actions from Jared Kushner or his representatives regarding the book's claims
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- Forbes — Jared Kushner Blasts ‘Outrageous’ Vanity Fair Over Report On Alleged Undisclosed Foreign Bank Accounts
- Vanity Fair — The Art of the Deal: Jared Kushner’s Hacked Phone Revealed More Than $700 Million in Transfers
- i24NEWS — Netanyahu Accused Of Helping Kushner Conceal A Billion Dollars From The UAE - Report
- The Times of India — $2 billion in secret accounts, UAE-Saudi dealings and more: What Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner's hacked phone allegedly revealed
- The Times of Israel — Kushner had secret fund with billions from UAE, Saudis; Netanyahu helped – report
- reason.com — Open Thread - Reason Magazine
- elderofziyon.blogspot.com — 10/23 Links Pt1: Two IDF soldiers killed in terrorist shooting near Hebron; Israel’s democracy is strong, even though extremists....
- www.yahoo.com — Jared Kushner Had Access To Foreign Slush Funds, Book ... - Yahoo
- www.theweek.in — Jared Kushner accessed secret billion dollars from UAE, Saudi ...
- www.ynetnews.com — Netanyahu helped conceal UAE leader's payments to Trump's son ...
- www.israel.com — New book alleges Netanyahu helped Kushner hide UAE money in ...
- asiatimes.com — Book says Kushner had access to secret, Arab-funded bank ...
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