How to investigate Jared Kushner
The gist
After projected midterm wins, House Democrats outlined probes into Jared Kushner's business dealings.
With subpoena power in 2027, Democrats can compel testimony he has so far avoided.
How it unfolded
- Aug 2024Kushner unveiled plans for Affinity Partners to turn a coastal wetland area in Albania into a luxury resort.
- Mar 16, 2026Democrats on the House Foreign Affairs Committee asked Trump to direct Kushner to appear for a public hearing; Trump ignored the request.
- Apr 17, 2026House Judiciary ranking Democrat Jamie Raskin announced a sweeping probe into alleged self-enrichment by Kushner, demanding records on communications with Saudi, Emirati, Qatari and Israeli officials and state-linked funds.
Key terms
- subpoena power
- The legal authority to issue a writ compelling a witness to testify or produce evidence under penalty of punishment.
- committee majority
- A majority is more than half of a total number of members.
- Foreign Emoluments Clause
- A U.S. constitutional provision barring federal officials from accepting gifts or payments from foreign states without Congress's consent.
Source: Wikipedia