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Khashoggi Disappearance Tests Ties Between Jared Kushner And Saudi Crown Prince

Kushner, President Trump's son-in-law and close adviser, fostered a close relationship with Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman as a part of a bid to help broker a Middle East peace deal.
Left, White House Senior Adviser Jared Kushner. Right, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. Kushner and Mohammed have reportedly forged close ties focused on the Middle East peace process.

Entering the White House as a foreign policy novice, Jared Kusher has leaned on his personal rapport with foreign government leaders to help push Trump administration goals.

Before joining the White House, Kushner was a real estate investor in New York City, where personal relationships can help cement deals. But that approach is now being put to the test in light of the disappearance of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi, who

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