Kushner, Inc: Vicky Ward on How Jared and Ivanka’s Greed & Ambition Compromise U.S. Foreign Policy

House Democrats are continuing to probe how President Trump’s son-in-law and adviser Jared Kushner received a top-secret security clearance despite concerns from the CIA. The New York Times recently reported Trump ordered then-Chief of Staff John Kelly to grant Kushner the clearance despite the judgment of intelligence officials. Kushner failed to report over 100 foreign contacts on his initial application for clearance, which was denied by the FBI after a background check into his financial history and contacts with foreign investors. Kushner later revised his application three times, and was ultimately granted permanent security clearance last May. We speak with Vicky Ward, the author of a new book uncovering details about how Kushner has continued to let the financial dealings of his family impact the policy decisions he promoted overseas. In one case, this almost led to a war in the Middle East between Qatar and Saudi Arabia. The book is called “Kushner, Inc.: Greed. Ambition. Corruption. The Extraordinary Story of Jared Kushner and Ivanka Trump.”
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[@atheistgenocideinthebible1102]

A great, very great Courage of young Lady Vicky Ward!!! BRAVO!!!

[@sumgirl79]

...I’ve said this before, it’s SCARY that Rex Tillerson, previously an Exxon executive, was the moral compass in the room.

[@IMSiegfried]

@ElPocho DelMundo The reason why Tillerson took that job is because Exon has been wanting to drill (baby drill) in Russia for years. This was the way in to do so.

[@andrewismyusername]

@ElPocho DelMundo Not sure if you knew this but Rex Tillerson was literally the national president of the boy scouts for a bit lol.

[@lloydblankfeinofgoldmansac8203]

That's not scary, that just indicates what it takes to run a business the size of Exxon Mobil.

[@robperry1745]

I've said it before, it's SCARY that Hillary Clinton with her background and ties was allowed to run in 2016. Wow, now that intimidation is removed we have twenty Dem candidates!

[@blondwiththewind]

Trump has made obvious selections for the Cabinet of a bunch of people with vested interest in "feathering their own beds". It's like a bunch of foxes watching the hen houses. Some of them are bent on destroying the program for which they are hired to head: The EPA, for example. Corruption, Incompetence, Nepotism, Profiteering, Sneaking around Security and National Defense policies, Tax Fraud, The level of deceit and blatantly illegal activity in the Presidential Administration is HORRENDOUS. I DO NOT UNDERSTAND WHY THIS COUNTRY HAS PUT UP WITH THIS FOR SO DAMNED LONG!!!! TRUMP WAS IMPEACHABLE FROM THE FIRST MOMENT HE LIED IN HIS INAUGURAL OATH OF OFFICE!!!! He's been publicly known to be CORRUPT before he even started to campaign for office!!! He should have never even gotten close to the Oval Office......let alone nominated by the DNC for election!!!! WHAT THE HELL IS WRONG WITH THIS POLITICAL PARTY AND THE DNC??!!!

[@deborahhoffman7394]

Well, time will tell. People can be outraged all they want. But until these people go to jail for this stuff, it is falling on deaf ears.

[@Red-gw6kz]

They will never go to jail, as long as they have all the money. Moreover, a lot of people, who are not rich themselves or are outright poor, still continue to support and elect these rich people. There is no hope for democracy as long as capitalism is allowed to run amok like it is being done now.

[@daviddanaee3724]

Corruption to the core.

[@joanteasdale2991]

Another reason Trump a boy should not be put back in office he goes along with everything and allows everything to be he'll be done by his relatives including security clearances shameful prosecute and put them in jail

[@jennifermcgoldrick6323]

I was extremely critical of Rex Tillerson’s appointment given his energy work experience, but damn, the man may have run an oil conglomerate but he’s not a traitor and may be as ethical as an extreme capitalist can be. Kudos to the man for having some integrity which is in short order in this administration!!

[@peetsnort]

One word Nepotism

[@nancyrobles1005]

oh no..not that😶🙈🙃

[@theg.o.a.t8722]

I love you and

[@celinesleiman6001]

and shoedaism.

[@katesterling6443]

This is an extraordinary piece of investigative journalism and reporting! Thank you! A part of me thinks, astonishing!" but both because of my wonder-years in the 60s and all the stuff since, especially the flouting of corruption now, I am not astonished. Sometimes dismayed, discouraged, but not astonished. UGH!

[@andymonk9505]

Me three, I was born in 1958. I was in kindergarten when they killed JFK.

[@gordonnadolni]

This is why I will not vote for Trump . Trump has not hired one good person for his administration .

[@nathaliedufour3891]

This family is sick.

[@atheistgenocideinthebible1102]

GREED, GREED, AND GREED NOTHING MORE!!! Look a poor people in USA, the poor Countys across USA, Tents across USA!!! And the Family Trump living in another America, another World of big Money!!!

[@v.britton4445]

Rotten corruption.

[@qibble455]

Great report thanks DN :D

[@highvibee]

It's amazing how this can go on and on without any legal repercussions? What are we waiting for?

[@highvibee]

@@josephs3005 of course, how ironic isn't it? Crooks controls the legal system.

[@st.jude3181]

The love of money is the root of all evil.

[@atheistgenocideinthebible1102]

The Family Trump, the people are absolutely no shame, not 1%, to the Millions of poor Americans, on the Streets, in Tents, on Highways, under Highways!!! Ivanka Trump, she a young Women, no heart!!! No Empathy to the Millions of poor Amer.

[@mainmast8955]

watch our president bow to the saudi @ 5:09. they got their photo-op and humiliated the US.

[@jenniemalloy7402]

friedrich nietzsche Psychopaths.

[@jamesjewkiller1630]

@@jenniemalloy7402 relax God isn't dead! Don't be nihilistic.

[@verarenella9598]

They have their own rules.

[@kateskeys]

Vicky Ward is my hero.

[@satevo462]

We will never get rid of this family unless they a charged with crimes and imprisoned.

[@LUKE-vq5yr]

Satevo DONT FORGET THE CLINTON CARTEL

[@vidaspence4117]

And their kidlets go into foster care..🙄 if only everyone was treated equally, a crime is a crime no matter who your bankers are..

[@edwardb7811]

Jared has no immunity from indictment.

[@geovani8028]

He has Trump's daughter.

[@melissaholley9448]

One year later...pardon is on the way.

[@williamolsen20]

Wow this is some crazy vile stuff. These self dealing entitled brats need to be brought to justice.

[@joebrice1807]

You know who Jared, resembles? The guy who played the Ambassador in one of the Omen movies, Mr. Thorn, except, that he is the evil one, Damien.

[@robertthompson3920]

Crooks

[@l.whansen9611]

That's exactly what I say!

[@Castilda0311]

I’ve always thought he looks like a vampire.

[@GreenOrchid9]

Democracy is absorbing mutiny and dying in darkness🔥🌵☘🌍🌏🎪

[@mr.chandler8144]

666, what more do you need to know!

[@jennifermcgoldrick6323]

Mr. Chandler Bill Murray’s character’s office building in Scrooged!

[@mr.chandler8144]

@@jennifermcgoldrick6323 Wow Jenn, what an observation.. that's why you have Gold in your name! Gold sees everything!!

[@jennifermcgoldrick6323]

@Mr. Chandler lol not a New Yorker? I think it’s a well known piece of trivia :) also, New Yorkers run into bill Murray - the dude loves attention - so everyone has a bill Murray story :)

[@mr.chandler8144]

@@jennifermcgoldrick6323 yeah that's pretty cool Bill Murray really what's not to like? one of the original not ready for primetime players!

[@jennifermcgoldrick6323]

Mr. Chandler my first time seeing him was 9 years ago, he came into a new pub on Henry Street in Cobble Hill, Brooklyn, four blocks from where I lived, dressed like the Gordon’s fisherman with a beard - came in with a woman his age and what looked like her 20-24 year old daughter - everyone at the bar was cool, we all ignored him, let him ask for a table - no one said a thing. He goes to the back dining room and suddenly we are 30 new friends whispering to each other omg that’s bill Murray - about an hour later he leaves and again we were all silent and trying to be cool - as soon as he leaves, again 30 people omg omg bill Murray :) But Bill’s older brother was in my best friends parents wedding - the one from Wayne’s World! So I’ve met him a few times at bbqs :) awesome guy. I think they are from Bayshore, Long Island or lived there as teens at least.

[@gbalstad]

TRUTH.

[@ramonng7054]

Wow this is getting juicy, hope the Trumpers are following this revelation

[@amutah8063]

" A city for sale doomed for quick distraction if it finds a buyer". This was said about Rome over 2 thousand years ago and somehow even today it applies to the US.

[@fayebradford5763]

Will soon lose their spotlight! Thank God!

[@wild-radio7373]

***Worth watching twice***

[@zozodolewin2479]

Shame shame pay to play like mafia

[@socialmediamanager6310]

People are more outraged over college admissions corruption than they are about corruption by the first family.

[@pjangels609]

People are more concerned making clever comments to get more likes on KZbin than taking action on the streets.

[@deynna45]

Our military is being use as mercenaries

[@wiseteacher3599]

Soldiers are brainwashed.

[@SixStringHarmonies]

That's not a new paradigm. Been that way for many decades.

[@SixStringHarmonies]

@@wiseteacher3599 Soldiers are looking for a way to get a college degree, and a SHOT at a middle class existence. It's a poverty draft, and if they want their benefits, they do what the oligarchs tell them.

[@edwardciarelli1730]

No....

[@satelitemikedatapro2498]

Vicky is a gem.

[@brendaannedufaur6244]

Vicky Ward is so right in every syllable she utters. She offers something unique and important on the rump reality horror. She should have gotten more press. Her book is great.

[@cwalker7357]

How deep is Kushner’s ties and involvements in the Kashoggi’s murder?

[@GreenOrchid9]

Bonfire of the vanities vs guns and butter

[@AmandainGeorgia]

Ivanka brand sausage casings? No words. Lol

[@vernolabolden9744]

Americans will NOT forget the evil these people have and are doing. As a man soweth so SHALL he reap. No one gets away.

[@subversivelysurreal3645]

I did not understand only one sentence, “ He wanted 4 Billion dollars to ‘rebuild’ Syria? “ When does the #USA spend money, “Rebuilding”???

[@paddymaguire1703]

When it wants to launder money back to Haliburton, GE, etc. The game we're in...and paying for.

[@andymonk9505]

That makes sense, don't forget Raytheon.

[@andymonk9505]

The names have changed, still same players. I worked for them all off and on for 30 years.

[@andymonk9505]

I am.Divine intervention.When pension checks of hard working people disappear things are going to get ugly.

[@SpecialSP]

I'm going to throw up, now.

[@rothgar33rd]

Vicki Ward - hero

[@josimpson7999]

What a horrible bunch.

[@jecha915]

Jared Kushner reminds me of Damian from The Omen.

[@Armlesscrayon]

Judy Chaidez-Gonzalez and the rest seems a little, Devils Advocateish...doesn't it?

[@l.whansen9611]

Agreed

[@kulturfreund6631]

the more kushner, the less kosher

[@janicetehie9538]

Corrupt to the marrow of their bones

[@audreyjenkins8561]

Definitely... this is so true you hit the nail on the head Jared is a Devil.

[@jatateyt]

666? He even looks like the kid from "The Omen"

[@rosem5041]

He is only telling you of his allegiance and people didn’t realise?!

[@YorHighness]

Damien Thorne.

[@guerillagardner3876]

Yea.....my spidy senses are tingling. I guess we'll see how truthful she is as things start to unravel.

[@sharifbadmash8994]

Wow what a brave woman really opened my eyes

[@dorisc8604]

Sad that we going to different countries and tell them how to run the country and we are corrupts.

[@michaelcar4012]

We are not corrupt the trump family and friends and administration is corrupt. We have a lot of work to do if Biden ever puts his foot down and says enough is enough get out NOW you stupid F... K.!!!!

[@joannahoang5578]

North Korea with his best friend Kim Jong-Un. Lol

[@nathaliedufour3891]

They are nauseating. But trust that Karma will get them , and it will be so satisfying to watch.

[@joanrobie8112]

666....usually The Evil’s Number!!

[@dominiquejenkins5495]

Just think how awkward those meetings she invited herself to were lol

[@chokinonashes61]

There's a great interview with Chris Hedges on The Real News Network about the pathology of the rich. Chris grew up around these people, but apart, his family is working class. The way these entitled children are brought up, they only come into contact with working people is their help.

[@johnpaul5474]

Absolutely right. Nobody has more truth about these thieves than Chris Hedges, a truly remarkable individual.

[@andymonk9505]

I wondering if Trump has ever wiped his ass.

[@SmileyD7777]

What does it say to you when a US bank won't give loans to a so called millionaire?

[@Drijoow00]

She is great lady speaking the truth about American people democracy

[@nelsongonzalez4533]

It's all about money 💰💰💰 and power. We are in business all the way 🙂

[@MrBoston135]

You should never conflate the worst greed with the word ambition that is unless you do it on purpose and people see your association with black magic.

[@ibenzawla]

I can't believe this is happening in the US. What happened?

[@l.s.9953]

The sad truth is that these kind of things have been going on for many, many years. As much as we despise what he does and stands for, Trump's presidency has helped these things to be exposed and help us finally see the truth of what our Country has been and continues to be at this point.

[@lorrainewest7408]

@@l.s.9953 Despots & Lieutenants. Blatant corrupt & hangers on. Seem to have a huge opinion of themselves. That is what I get from this coverage.

[@runtochrist1975]

Conflict of interest and this should be removed immediately.

[@squarepegroundhole8211]

What's the conflict of interest? What is "this?"

[@IMSiegfried]

This is the first book about the Tromp WH I really want to read.

[@lenaromero496]

You mean Damian Thorn from the OMEN...geeze

[@Vi0letWake]

Can’t decide if he or trump is the antichrist but it’s one of them for sure

[@lenaromero496]

@@Vi0letWake it's Kushner he is NOT a believer in Jesus Christ as Lord, worshipping dead RABBIS, he's A.C. FOR SURE

[@dolfoboynas9583]

I totally agree...Sarah Sanders is the Nanny with the 2 Rottweilers that protects the Demon Child.

[@eskokirjonen5940]

Lock them up..Lock them up...*1000

[@christianecarson4321]

Forget their greed and ambition... they breathe! That's the real crime here!!!

[@atheistgenocideinthebible1102]

GOOD BOOK IN GOOD TIME!!! VERY COURAGES YOUNG WOMEN!!!

[@deedeewinfrey3181]

And the saga continues, 666 ? Address?

[@TheArmchairPriest]

Trump had been wanting to buy 666 for yearss and told jared to do it when he heard he was thinking about it/was asked for advice. Scary to even think! Things play out for a reason i guess

[@andymonk9505]

I am, don't know how but I am.

[@michaelcar4012]

The 666 will back fire 🔥 in their faces. Just get your pop corn out and watch ,soon coming out To your local TV station.. This whole President thing has been a joke as soon as he walked in the front door to the white house, we did not vote him in. The republic's got him in, to do there thing. they've been waiting for someone like him to show up so they could manipulate him to do their bidding cuz he doesn't know s**t.. So Mad at this stuff continuing. Biden just take the White House Away from him Now. Do Not Wait Any longer, you have my permission. He has been a puppet on a string..

[@davidleaman6801]

That's what is weird because the address is not 666 but it is used anyway..

[@dmoriarty1976]

Greedy juice

[@alikarim7593]

she is telling the truth.......now let see what happen to her....and her book

[@bawasuzuki5966]

Salute to Vicky for a brilliant book

[@SpiritualTarotGoddess]

hes playing the role of foreign affairs advisor. no merit for this role.

[@atheistgenocideinthebible1102]

THE GOOD BOOK IN THE GOOD TIME!!! Donald Trump, he is a "God" of a greed!!!

[@dennislabbe2538]

Holy cow! WOW

[@ms0507]

it's not america first but jared pockets first

[@larasita11]

"Bebe Netanyahu 'famously' slept in Jared's (childhood) bedroom...."

[@danielcoggins6193]

I wonder how Jared Kushner got into Harvard?

[@janicetehie9538]

Bought his way in.

[@Prachii1612]

Lock them up!

[@davehempfields2358]

lady vicky you really rock

[@paddymaguire1703]

Thank you, DN. Kushner doesn't really remind me of Damien but he does remind me of a kid that would have gotten the dog shit beat out of him in a public school. 🤕

[@blazayblazay8888]

Oof don't take a job in that building

[@e.k.odentroll7919]

Jared should quit gracefully rather than be dragged out.

[@pacerodi]

Great interview. I missed it before.

[@jensonee]

i think this is the usofa now. this is where we are in the history of empires.

[@ubiased23]

Kushner got the clearance because he is close to Netanyahu.

[@michaelcar4012]

Trump is using his goats,and his friends to laundry money for him. It's probably why he let all his crooked friends out of jail so they can show him where they put the money, They stoled for him...it's I'll scratch your back if you do this for me,if you get caught and busted I'll get you out .cause I'm the president I can do anything I want to .even poison the people..this man should have been put in prison along time ago .and if the law was doing their job,and put him in prison he would not be president and Americans would not be going though this Shit..!!!!!!

[@bzz5601]

Get it through your head america, starting at about 11:30. Someone spoke the truth!

[@tracypower6413]

Please! This was four years ago. These entitled fools have been unaccountable and are enjoying 25 million/ year from the “ management “of the Saudi 2 billion . When will they be taught the lesson of justice?

[@paddybrennan3644]

Isn’t 666 a dead giveaway from where this guys coming from love to choke him with that tie

[@paddymaguire1703]

Then you have to blame the other buildings for causing this poor building to have the number 666, 🔥 the mark of the beast, the horned one, the dark underlord, the Bealzabub, the flaming one, 🔥the master of the lake of the eternally burning bodies🔥 who stirs them with a spoon that is an upside down holy cross! 🔥🤔

[@douglasbarton6597]

Trump: "We'll see what happens" I don't know what else to add, there has been no day in my life that has changed who I am and how I feel about the world as much as Nov. 8, 2016, a day that for me, will live in infamy.

[@paddymaguire1703]

Yeah, that coming from someone who doesn't really feel anything.

[@andymonk9505]

Imagine that.

[@josephbakoulou9888]

thank you very much I LOVE MY CONTINENT AFRICA

[@bluzcompany2293]

Crooks of a feather ,greed together...

[@atheistgenocideinthebible1102]

666 CODENAME OF GOLD!!! ( OLD TESTAMENT&KING SALOMON!!! )

[@paddymaguire1703]

@@Justin.Martyr You're out of your mind, thumper, get back on those meds...💉

[@jyotishah795]

Number 666 is not good .

[@farnorthweaver7793]

JAIL TIME... Especially for Kushner, and Ivanka. It's time to see Kushner, I-Wonka, and Drumf in ORANGE JUMPSUITS, 4 LIFE. No Pardons Allowed!

[@user-pm2sw6do2q]

They should put them all in jail

[@worldeconomicforumbarbie9323]

omg. No more monarcg9 oligarchs

[@MrTeamsolutions]

I have a headache from this interview!

[@andymonk9505]

No shit

[@eduardooramaeddie4006]

no wonder he was so quiet

[@SixStringHarmonies]

There is enough here for a conviction. Both Kushner and Daddy Trump. C'mon FBI.

[@patricklord2575]

Is this woman kinda all over the place or is there just that much nefarious shit going on with Jared?

[@allancrow134]

It's worse than you could imagine.

[@Justin.Martyr]

*Dear Pat Lord ov the BuTT HoLes!!!!* *Who REALLY Got you started on Sucking Out Male buTT HoLes!!!!?* *Was it your Father who got you started on that when you were 6-years old!!!!????* *BuTT HoLe Juice is bad for your Brain!!!!* *I am teLLing you THIS, for your own good, to try to heLp you!!!!*

[@patricklord2575]

Justin Martyr

[@samdill36]

shared democratic values such as britain or france.......that's a laugh more like shared fascist values

[@ralphdavis9670]

"...with her humorless smile so easy to see through, can she tell what's right from what's wrong..."

[@jjstewart2120]

What the hell are TRUE AMERICANS going to do about it!!

[@reinerwilhelms-tricarico344]

666 5th Avenue. Whooh mysterious. It’’ll bring the numerologist nuts all up in arms.

[@Justin.Martyr]

*The TRUTH, is Here & the TRUTH is Me, Justin Martyr, HeLLo*​ *Jesus Christ, Personally, sent Donald Trump to WE the PeoPle to SAVE us!* *Donald Trump, has been & IS, the Most HONEST President in ALL Human History!* *If any Bad Thing was Going on, Donald Trump would CaLL It OUT!!!* *Jesus Christ, is Personally Protecting Donald Trump from those who Hate Jesus!* *We now have the BEST Economy, since Ronald Reagan, 30-years ago!* *Donald Trump is a Christian Husband (MeLania) & a Great Father (Ivanka)!* *Donald Trump KEEPS we the PeoPle, ConstantLy InFormed, DaiLy, as to* *just ExactLy WUT is Going on as to WUT we NEED to Know & to DO!!!* *Every TRUE BeLiever, in Jesus Christ, DID VOTE for Donald Trump!!!* *Donald Trump is NOW making America, ( BETTER than it has EVER BEEN! )* *Donald Trump has now Asked WE the PeoPle, to Buy Our Guns NOW,* *Just in Case, that we wiLL NEED to defend our President & Nation!!!* *As Hero Steven King has said, "8-TriLLion BuLLets wiLL Defeat those* *who Don't Know wut Sex they are!!!* *Only God-Haters & Sodomites are Scheming against Donald Trump!!!* *Thank You Jesus for Sending us Donald Trump & for Saving the USA!*

[@teresitauy5532]

Birds of a feather flock together, Kushner, Netanyahu, trumpt . Corruption & greed goes hand I. hand.

[@emmajackson281]

This is absolutely deplorable

[@mk177]

Look it when succession was airing people thought oh this is exaggerated. Looking back now :) exactly portraying them as it is