A family feud, a real-estate empire, and a supermodel: Meet the family of 'coronavirus czar' Jared Kushner, Trump's son-in-law and top advisor

Taylor Nicole RogersMay 13, 2020, 02:45 IST

Jared Kushner and his parents, Charles and Seryl Kushner, pose at an event 2007.PAUL LAURIE/Patrick McMullan via Getty Images

Before marrying into the Trump family, Jared Kushner was a successful real estate investor known for being the son of convicted felon Charles Kushner.
Charles Kushner pled guilty to charges of witness tampering, making illegal campaign contributions, and tax evasion in 2015.
Multiple members of the Kushner family — including Jared's younger brother, venture capitalist Joshua Kushner, and Joshua's supermodel wife, Karlie Kloss — have publicly supported candidates at odds with the White House.
Some tenants of the Kushner family's Baltimore apartment buildings call the family "slumlord(s)," in a lawsuit where the state of Maryland alleged that the units "are infested by rodents and vermin, plagued with water leaks that have caused mold and other issues, and, at times, lacking in basic utilities."
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Jared Kushner didn't just marry into a scandal-ridden family — he was born into one of his own.

The 39-year-old senior White House advisor is the son of convicted felon Charles Kushner, who made a fortune developing New York real estate. Before he was responsible for the United States' response to conflicts in the Middle East and managing the coronavirus pandemic, Jared Kushner followed his father into the family business.

A representative for Kushner Companies did not respond to Business Insider's request for comment on the family's net worth, personal lives, or professional histories.

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Jared, too, was a relatively private figure for an official of his status, before his role in the administration's coronavirus response cast him into the spotlight.

Jared Kushner speaks with U.S. Rep. Devin Nunes (R-CA) as President Trump holds a meeting with Republican members of Congress at the White House on May 8, 2020. REUTERS/Tom Brenner

Dara Kushner is the most private Kushner sibling.

Town Hall in Livingston, NJ in April 2020. Ira L. Black/Corbis via Getty Images

Nicole Kushner Meyer is an executive at Kushner Companies and reportedly used her White House connection to lure Chinese investors.

Nicole Kushner Meyer pictured with Frank Cuevas and Sonya Verny in November 2018. Patrick McMullan/Patrick McMullan via Getty Images

The couple is close with the rest of the Kushner family, despite holding radically different political views.

Joshua Kushner and Jared Kushner. Billy Farrell/Patrick McMullan via Getty Images

Joshua wed supermodel Karlie Kloss, 27, in October 2018.

Kloss and Joshua Kushner. Alo Ceballos/GC Images

Jared's younger brother, 34-year-old Joshua Kushner, opted for a career in venture capital instead of going into the family business.

Jared Kushner and Josh Kushner. Chance Yeh/Patrick McMullan via Getty Images

Jared, Ivanka, and their kids also vacation frequently — even when that travel is controversial.

Ivanka Trump and her husband White House senior adviser Jared Kushner walk down the steps of Air Force One at West Palm Beach International Airport in West Palm Beach, Fla., Friday, Feb. 10, 2017. Susan Walsh/AP

Jared and Ivanka enjoy a lavish lifestyle.

Jared Kushner and Ivanka Trump. Rob Carr/Getty Images

Kushner joined the Trump family in October 2009, after marrying Trump's oldest daughter, Ivanka.

Ivanka Trump, Jared Kushner, and two of their children. AP Photo/Evan Vucci

Kushner's coronavirus task force has been widely criticized for how it procured and distributed PPE to states.

White House Senior Advisor Jared Kushner walks with staff members, not pictured, before taking questions on a television interview outside of the West Wing at the White House in Washington, U.S., May 8, 2020. REUTERS/Tom Brenner

Opponents of the Trump family often say Kushner's new job was the result of nepotism.

Jared Kushner and President Donald Trump. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque

Kushner Companies has repeatedly faced regulatory scrutiny over the conditions of its buildings, where some tenants reportedly call Jared a "slumlord."

A Kushner Companies sign is seen outside one of its properties. Richard Drew, File via AP

Jared, the eldest Kushner sibling, took over the family business before becoming a White House senior advisor.

A sign hangs outside the Kushner Companies headquarters at 666 Fifth Avenue, in New York, U.S., March 30, 2017. REUTERS/Lucas Jackson

Kushner stood by his father's side throughout his prison term and has said that he believes his father is innocent.

Jared Kushner. Alex Wong/Getty Images

In 2005, a conflict with his brother-in-law ended with Charles Kushner pleading guilty to charges of making illegal campaign donations, tax evasion, and witness intimidation.

Charles Kushner. Chris Hondros/Getty Images

In 2005, a conflict with his brother-in-law ended with Charles Kushner pleading guilty to charges of making illegal campaign donations, tax evasion, and witness intimidation.

The Kushner family first rose to prominence in the 1990s as developers.

Jared Kushner with his father, Charles Kushner, and brother-in-law Joseph Meyer in 2014. Patrick McMullan / Getty

Jared's parents, Charles and Seryl Kushner, inherited a real-estate business.

Charles Kushner, Seryl Kushner, and Jared Kushner attend Commercial Observer Presents: Wired City: The Future of The NYC Tenant at 666 5th Avenue on November 20, 2013 in New York City. Ilir Bajraktari/Patrick McMullan via Getty Images

The Kushners were well connected before Jared became a part of the first family.

Charles Kushner and Josh Kushner. Patrick McMullan/Getty Images

Before their rise to national prominence, the Kushners lived in Livingston, New Jersey, where they were heavily involved in the suburb's Orthodox Jewish community.

An aerial view of Livingston, New Jersey. Aerialworks USA / Shutterstock.com

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A family feud, a real-estate empire, and a supermodel: Meet the family of 'coronavirus czar' Jared Kushner, Trump's son-in-law and top advisor

Jared, too, was a relatively private figure for an official of his status, before his role in the administration's coronavirus response cast him into the spotlight.

Dara Kushner is the most private Kushner sibling.

Nicole Kushner Meyer is an executive at Kushner Companies and reportedly used her White House connection to lure Chinese investors.

The couple is close with the rest of the Kushner family, despite holding radically different political views.

Joshua wed supermodel Karlie Kloss, 27, in October 2018.

Jared's younger brother, 34-year-old Joshua Kushner, opted for a career in venture capital instead of going into the family business.

Jared, Ivanka, and their kids also vacation frequently — even when that travel is controversial.

Jared and Ivanka enjoy a lavish lifestyle.

Kushner joined the Trump family in October 2009, after marrying Trump's oldest daughter, Ivanka.

Kushner's coronavirus task force has been widely criticized for how it procured and distributed PPE to states.

Opponents of the Trump family often say Kushner's new job was the result of nepotism.

Kushner Companies has repeatedly faced regulatory scrutiny over the conditions of its buildings, where some tenants reportedly call Jared a "slumlord."

Jared, the eldest Kushner sibling, took over the family business before becoming a White House senior advisor.

Kushner stood by his father's side throughout his prison term and has said that he believes his father is innocent.

In 2005, a conflict with his brother-in-law ended with Charles Kushner pleading guilty to charges of making illegal campaign donations, tax evasion, and witness intimidation.

The Kushner family first rose to prominence in the 1990s as developers.

Jared's parents, Charles and Seryl Kushner, inherited a real-estate business.

The Kushners were well connected before Jared became a part of the first family.

Before their rise to national prominence, the Kushners lived in Livingston, New Jersey, where they were heavily involved in the suburb's Orthodox Jewish community.