As President Donald Trump prepares for his first major foreign trip to the Middle East of his second term, Jared Kushner, who has deep relationships in the region, is informally advising administration officials on negotiations with Arab leaders. While Kushner is unlikely to join Trump on the trip, he has been heavily involved in discussions with Arab nations about signing agreements that would normalize diplomatic relations with Israel. The administration's top priority is to secure economic agreements with Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates during the trip. Kushner's role in guiding officials for the trip has not been previously reported, and he believes there are proposals that could soften Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's stance on joining the Abraham Accords.
Source: https://www.cnn.com/2025/05/09/politics/jared-kushner-trump-middle-east-trip