Kushner launching investment firm in move away from politics: report

Jared Kushner, the son-in-law and ex-senior adviser to former President Trump, plans to start an investment firm in a move to shift away from politics, Reuters reported Wednesday.

Kushner is in the final stages of launching his firm, Affinity Partners, which will be based in Miami. He also plans to open an office in Israel to pursue investments in Israel and India as well as North Africa and the Gulf, according to Reuters. 

Kushner played a crucial role in peace negotiations between Israel and Arab capitals while Trump was in office.

Last year, Kushner helped broker a diplomatic deal between Israel and the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Sudan and Morocco. Additionally, he assisted in the negotiations over the U.S.-Mexico-Canada trade agreement.

However, since leaving the White House, the former chief executive of Kushner Companies has kept a low profile and has moved with his wife, Ivanka Trump, to Florida. 

Kushner has reportedly spent his time writing a book about his time spent in the White House.

Former President Trump was reportedly envious of Kushner’s seven-figure salary for the book, according to Business Insider. Nevertheless, the two remain close as Kushner and his family are spending the summer next to Trump’s golf property in New Jersey.