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Jared Kushner quietly advising Trump administration ahead of Middle East trip: CNN

Jared Kushner has been providing informal guidance to the Trump administration as President Trump prepares for his upcoming Middle East trip in May 2025.
Kushner's informal role follows his central involvement in negotiating the Abraham Accords during Trump's first term and ongoing Middle East relations.
Kushner has provided behind-the-scenes guidance to officials preparing for meetings with Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the UAE focused on economic deals and expanding normalization agreements with Israel.
The delegation traveling with Trump includes Secretaries Rubio, Hegseth, Bessent, Lutnick, and envoy Steve Witkoff, who Kushner advises closely on navigating regional issues.
While Kushner is unlikely to join the trip, his influence persists amid cautious expectations for progress with Saudi Arabia given unresolved Palestinian statehood and Gaza conflict issues.

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