Kushner Defends Saudi Ties and $2B Deal After White House
• Jared Kushner, Donald Trump's son-in-law and former advisor, defended business dealings with Saudi crown prince after leaving White House • Kushner's private equity firm received $2 billion investment from Saudi sovereign wealth fund controlled by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman • Kushner dismissed concerns about appearance of conflict of interest, said he followed all laws and ethics rules • Kushner defended Prince Mohammed when asked if he believed U.S. intelligence linking prince to 2018 killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi • Kushner said he is not interested in rejoining White House if Trump wins 2024 election, focused on investment business and living privately