Jared Kushner denies allegations reported by Vanity Fair that he had access to undisclosed foreign bank accounts connected to Gulf officials while he served in Donald Trump’s first administration. The claims say Kushner’s phone was hacked and that the transfers involved money from Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates routed through accounts linked to entities in the UAE.
The allegations stem from an excerpt of investigative journalist Matthew Cole’s forthcoming book, Princes and Thieves. Vanity Fair’s reporting, as characterized by multiple outlets, describes funds allegedly moving through an account in the UAE and additional money allegedly routed through Israel. Newsweek and Forbes summarize Kushner’s immediate rebuttal, while ZeroHedge emphasizes Kushner’s denial of “bombshell” claims. The New Republic adds more detail about the alleged hack and the types of entities involved, while noting that multiple Trump officials said they were not aware of Kushner’s alleged access.