A sweeping, revealing, and unflinching examination of one of the most enigmatic power figures of the 21st century, this book pulls back the curtain on Jared Kushner's extraordinary-and controversial-rise from Manhattan real estate heir to global political influencer.
Across thirty chapters and more than a quarter-million words, this book delivers the most comprehensive portrait yet of the man who operated at the center of the Trump presidency, navigating diplomacy, crisis management, and internal warfare with a quiet, calculated precision that left both allies and opponents guessing.
Tracing Kushner's journey from the gilded boardrooms of New York to the situation rooms of Washington, readers will explore the hidden mechanics of his power: how he helped reengineer Trump's 2016 digital campaign machine, why foreign leaders from Riyadh to Jerusalem placed such unusual trust in him, and what truly transpired inside the secret negotiations that shaped the Abraham Accords. From his tense clashes with Steve Bannon and John Kelly to his fraught stewardship of the COVID-19 response, every page offers insight into the gravity-and consequences-of his influence.
But this book goes even further, taking readers beyond the White House to examine Kushner's global footprint after politics. You'll see how he built Affinity Partners, secured multibillion-dollar foreign investments, and repositioned himself as a private diplomat in a world where power no longer depends on elected office. Whether shaping regional alliances, advising behind the scenes, or quietly expanding his financial empire, Kushner embodies a new model of influence-one that transcends traditional boundaries and raises urgent questions about accountability, privilege, and the evolution of American power.
Neither a takedown nor a defense, this book presents a deeply researched, sharply observed, and richly layered narrative of a man whose legacy remains fiercely debated. Supporters will find a compelling account of strategic brilliance and diplomatic success. Critics will uncover detailed explanations of decisions that continue to shape U.S. politics and Middle Eastern geopolitics. And all readers, regardless of viewpoint, will gain an unparalleled understanding of the forces, relationships, and ambitions that turned Jared Kushner into one of the most consequential-and least understood-figures of his time.
A gripping blend of political biography, investigative insight, and narrative storytelling, this book is essential reading for anyone seeking to understand the Trump era, modern diplomacy, and the future of global influence. Whether you admire Kushner, distrust him, or remain undecided, what you discover in these pages will challenge your assumptions and illuminate the hidden architecture of power that continues to shape our world.