World News for Students of English

22-09-2026 07:00

Jared Kushner, Donald Trump’s son-in-law, serves as a high-level diplomatic envoy despite having no prior background in public service.

Kushner grew up in a prominent New Jersey real estate family and became a trusted adviser during Trump’s initial political campaign.

Although foreign business ties raised security concerns and blocked his clearance, those issues were ultimately dismissed, and he was granted access to international negotiations in regions like Gaza and Ukraine. Kushner’s dual role as a private businessman and diplomat has raised serious conflict-of-interest questions. After leaving government, his private equity firm secured massive investments from Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund.

While diplomats recognize his ability to communicate directly with the president, experts caution that negotiating through Kushner remains unpredictable given Trump’s changing decisions. Despite potential security and financial concerns, Kushner’s position within the president’s family ensures his continued global influence.

Difficult words: envoy (a messenger or official representative sent by a government to deal with another country), prior (happening or existing before a particular time or event), clearance (official permission given to someone to see secret or confidential government information), dual (having two parts, roles, or aspects at the same time).

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