Jared Kushner, President Trump’s son-in-law, has played a key role with the Saudis and in the Middle East, despite his inexperience. Now, he’s at the center of the scrutiny again. ARI SHAPIRO, HOST: Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has developed a close relationship with Jared Kushner, President Trump’s close adviser and son-in-law during Kushner’s time at the White House. That relationship now faces more scrutiny after Jamal Khashoggi’s disappearance. NPR White House reporter Ayesha Rascoe is here to tell us more about Kushner’s role in shaping U.S. foreign policy, including toward Saudi Arabia. Hi, Ayesha. AYESHA RASCOE, BYLINE: Hello. SHAPIRO: So what can you tell us about Jared Kushner’s relationship with Mohammed bin Salman? RASCOE: We know that they’ve had at least five meetings in person since Trump took office. Their first meeting at the White House was in March 2017, and they seemed to have hit it off. They’re both in their 30s, and they’re obviously both in very powerful positions. It was Kushner who reportedly convinced Trump to go to Saudi Arabia as his first foreign trip. That’s unheard of. Presidents usually go to Canada or Mexico first. And Kushner – he doesn’t talk much in public, but in a speech to celebrate the opening of the U.S. embassy in Jerusa
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