Jared Kushner: A Potential Informant in Trump's Legal Quagmire?
In a surprising twist to the ongoing legal saga surrounding former President Donald Trump, his son-in-law, Jared Kushner, is speculated to have testified against him in Special Counsel Jack Smith's recent investigation into Trump's efforts to overturn the 2020 election results.
This revelation comes in the wake of Trump's indictment on four criminal charges related to the 2020 election. Michael Cohen, Trump's former fixer, has suggested that Kushner may have provided testimony against his father-in-law in the probe. The absence of Kushner's name in the recent 45-page indictment against Trump has raised eyebrows, given his significant role in the Trump administration.
Cohen, in an interview with CNN, questioned the absence of key figures like Kushner and Mark Meadows, former White House Chief of Staff, from the indictment. "Jared Kushner was the secretary of everything. How is it possible that he is not listed here?" Cohen asked. He further added that Kushner was a constant presence in Trump's administration from the beginning to the end.
Cohen's conjecture that Kushner may have testified against Trump aligns with the fact that Kushner appeared before a federal grand jury a month earlier. During his testimony, Kushner reportedly indicated his belief that Trump genuinely thought the election was stolen.
Cohen went a step further, suggesting that Kushner may have flipped and provided incriminating evidence against Trump. When asked if Kushner would cooperate against Trump, Cohen responded, "In a heartbeat.”
Cohen's assertion that Kushner is a "cooperating witness" adds a new dimension to the ongoing investigation. If true, Kushner would not be the only Trump associate to potentially turn against the former president. Mark Meadows, Trump's final White House Chief of Staff, was reported as a "key witness" in the federal grand jury convened by Smith.
The absence of Meadows from the recent indictment, like Kushner, suggests that he might have taken "some sort of deal" to testify under the protection of immunity or acted as a cooperating witness in Smith's investigation.
As the legal proceedings continue, the potential involvement of key figures like Kushner and Meadows could significantly impact the outcome of the case. The question remains: who else may have flipped on Trump to save themselves?