Top House Democrat Met Privately With Jared Kushner While Party Investigates His Money Ties

House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries privately met Jared Kushner — son-in-law of former President Trump — to discuss housing, immigration, and living costs, the New York Times reported on August 23, 2026. In April, Democrats led by Rep. Jamie Raskin began investigating whether Kushner's personal money dealings with Gulf nations created conflicts of interest. Jeffries' office declined to comment.