Is Trump’s son-in-law and top negotiator a midterm liability for Republicans?
Some Republicans are concerned that Jared Kushner, President Donald Trump’s son-in-law, may become a political liability for the GOP as they approach the 2026 midterm elections. Kushner and Ivanka Trump served as advisers during Trump’s first term but declined to rejoin his governance last year.Kushner still engaged in unofficial diplomatic roles in 2025 and was recently appointed as a special envoy for peace missions alongside Steve Witkoff. The article also includes promotional content for the Washington Examiner, encouraging readers to subscribe for full access to news, analysis, and commentary.
Some Republicans are worried that Jared Kushner, President Donald Trump’s son-in-law, is proving to be a political albatross for the GOP heading into the 2026 midterm elections.
Kushner and his wife, Ivanka Trump, served as advisers to the president during his first term. Both declined to rejoin the administration for Trump’s inauguration last year, though Kushner did serve as an unofficial diplomatic intermediary in 2025 and was tapped by Trump this year to serve alongside Steve Witkoff as special envoys for peace missions.
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