Trump to name Jared Kushner envoy for peace

[BumRushDaShow]

Source: Politico

02/19/2026 11:53 AM EST


President Donald Trump announced Thursday that he intends to name his son-in-law Jared Kushner as a special peace envoy, unveiling the decision at his “Board of Peace” event, attended by more than a dozen world leaders.

Trump touted the efforts of his new organization to stabilize and rebuild Gaza, including pledging a $10 billion U.S. commitment, though the details of what it would be used for are hazy.

Trump said Kushner would focus on brokering new diplomatic agreements and praised his previous role in Middle East negotiations, including the Abraham Accords. “Very smart guy. We’re making Jared also an envoy of peace. They’re both envoys of peace, and I tell you what. I watch these guys, I say, at least we’re covered from an IQ standpoint,” Trump said of Kushner and Steve Witkoff, who is already a special envoy.

Kushner, who served as a senior adviser in the first Trump White House, played a central role in the administration’s efforts to normalize relations between Israel and several Arab states. Kushner and Witkoff have worked together throughout the second Trump administration on negotiations in the Middle East and the Russia-Ukraine war.

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[ananda]

1. I now understand Trump's peace logic

Bury all the poor people in the ground,
and build Trump towers for the rich.

Nobody is left to fight.

[Deuxcents]

2. So..Jared has a new title and role. How much is this genius costing us?

[2na fisherman]

3. Envoy Of Piece

A piece of the action. Looting other countries for profit under the guise of making peace. And of course his father-in-law gets a bigger cut. Will Jared ever be held accountable for his blatant corruption?

[vapor2]

8. But Jared said this Board has volunteers who are NOT profiting .......lmao

[angrychair]

4. Doesn't he need

Senate confirmation?!?

[Skittles]

5. yeah

just like the "Board of Peace" does

[BumRushDaShow]

6. Not for "advisor" positions like this

Witkoff has a similar position, which isn't one of the "Senate-confirmation-needed" jobs.

[oasis]

7. "Senate confirmation, senate confirmation?"

We don’ need no stinkin’ confirmation.

[walkingman]

9. Ambassador to France and Monaco (Kushner's Dad) is a felon pardoned by Trump - runs in the family.

[BigmanPigman]

10. This should be from The Onion...

unfortunately it is not.

[orangecrush]

11. ...

[AZ8theist]

12. Well, that confirms it. "Board of Peace" is a grifting, money making SCAM.

Why did you get that $2 BILLION, Jared??????

Sub-human behaviour from these greedy assholes.

[bluestarone]

13. Hell, this doesn't surprise me at all.