Jared Kushner: Israel, Palestine, Hamas, Gaza, Iran, and the Middle East | Lex Fridman Podcast #399

The video is about a conversation between Jared Kushner, former senior advisor to the President during the Donald Trump Administration, and Lex Fridman on topics related to Israel, Palestine, Hamas, Gaza, Iran, and the Middle East. The conversation was recorded on October 5th and October 9th, 2021, and addresses the current situation in the region, including the recent Hamas attack on Israel and the ongoing conflict between Israel and Palestine. The conversation also touches on the power dynamics in the region and the history of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

This video by Lex Fridman was published on Oct 11, 2023.
Video length: 03:48:39.

The video is about a conversation between Jared Kushner, former senior advisor to the President during the Donald Trump Administration, and Lex Fridman, discussing the current situation in Israel and Gaza.

The conversation took place on Monday, October 9th, just a day and a half after Hamas fired thousands of rockets into Southern Israel and infiltrated Israel territory with over 1,000 militants. The conversation covers the history and power dynamics of the region, as well as the current situation and the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas.

The conversation also touches on the human cost of the conflict and the need for peace and long-term stability in the region.

• The conversation between Jared Kushner and Lex Fridman addresses the current situation in Israel, Palestine, Hamas, Gaza, Iran, and the Middle East.
• Jared Kushner is a former senior adviser to the President during the Donald Trump Administration and is considered one of the most influential and effective presidential advisers in modern history.
• The conversation touches on the power dynamics in the region and the history of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
• On October 7th, 2021, Hamas fired thousands of rockets into Southern Israel, resulting in the deaths of over 1,200 people and over 130 hostages taken to Gaza by Hamas.
• Hamas is a Palestinian militant group that rules the Gaza Strip and is designated as a terrorist group by the United States, European Union, UK, and Israel.
• The current situation in Israel and Gaza is rapidly unfolding, and the numbers of deaths and hostages will likely increase.
• Jared Kushner believes that Hamas is a terrorist group and their actions are a violation of international law.
• He believes that Israel has the right to defend itself and its citizens against terrorist attacks.
• Jared Kushner thinks that the international community should condemn Hamas's actions and support Israel in its efforts to defend itself.

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Introduction

• The conversation is between Jared Kushner, former senior adviser to the President during the Donald Trump Administration, and Lex Fridman on topics related to Israel, Palestine, Hamas, Gaza, Iran, and the Middle East.
• The conversation was recorded on October 5th and October 9th, 2021, and addresses the current situation in the region, including the recent Hamas attack on Israel and the ongoing conflict between Israel and Palestine.
• Jared Kushner is also the author of a White House memoir, and is considered one of the most influential and effective presidential advisers in modern history.
• The conversation touches on the power dynamics in the region and the history of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

Hamas Attack on Israel

• On October 7th, 2021, at 6:30 a.m. Israel time, Hamas fired thousands of rockets into Southern Israel.
• The rocket attack served as cover for a multi-pronged infiltration of Israel territory by over 1,000 Hamas militants.
• The Hamas militants went door to door in Border towns, killing civilians and taking captives including women and children.
• In response to this, the Israeli Air Force began carrying out strikes in Gaza, also fighting on the ground in Israel to clear out Hamas militants from Israel territory and prepare for a potential ground attack on Hamas and Gaza.
• As of October 9th, 2021, the death toll is over 1,200 people and over 130 hostages taken to Gaza by Hamas.

Power Dynamics in the Middle East

• Gaza is a 25 mil long 6 Mi wide strip of territory along the Mediterranean Sea that borders Israel on the east and north and Egypt on the Southwest.
• It is densely populated about 2.3 million people and there's been a blockade of Gaza by Israel and Egypt since 2007 when Hamas took power.
• Hamas is a Palestinian militant Group which rules the Gaza Strip, it originated in 1988 and came to power in Gaza in 2006 as part of its Charter, which is to destroy Israel.
• Hamas is designated by the United States, European Union, UK, and Israel as a terrorist group.
• The current situation in Israel and Gaza is rapidly unfolding, and the numbers of deaths and hostages will likely increase.

Jared Kushner: Israel, Palestine, Hamas, Gaza, Iran, and the Middle East | Lex Fridman Podcast #399 - YouTube

Jared Kushner's Analysis

• Jared Kushner believes that the events are rapidly unfolding and the numbers of deaths and hostages will likely increase.
• He thinks that Hamas is a terrorist group and their actions are a violation of international law.
• He believes that Israel has the right to defend itself and its citizens against terrorist attacks.
• He thinks that the international community should condemn Hamas' actions and support Israel in its efforts to defend itself.
• He believes that the situation in Israel and Gaza is complex and requires a comprehensive approach to address the underlying issues.

The Hamas Attack on Israel

• The Hamas attack on Israel was a terrorist attack that took place in October 2021.
• It was the first time in decades that such an attack had been seen in the world.
• The attack resulted in the deaths of several people, including an 80-year-old Holocaust survivor.
• The attack was widely condemned by the international community.
• The attack was a reminder of the ongoing conflict between Israel and Palestine.

The Power Dynamics in the Region

• The Hamas attack on Israel was a reminder of the power dynamics in the region.
• Iran is a major player in the region and is funding Hamas.
• The attack was a reminder of the threat posed by Iran and its allies.
• The attack was a reminder of the need for strong security measures to deter attacks.
• The attack was a reminder of the importance of standing behind Israel in the face of terrorism.

The History of the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict

• The Israeli-Palestinian conflict has a long and complex history.
• The conflict began in the early 20th century and has continued to this day.
• The conflict has resulted in the displacement of millions of people.
• The conflict has resulted in the deaths of thousands of people.
• The conflict has had a significant impact on the region and the world.

The Role of Jared Kushner in the Middle East

• Jared Kushner was a senior advisor to President Donald Trump during his time in office.
• Kushner was involved in the strategies to minimize attacks from Hamas and turn the region around.
• Kushner played a significant role in the Middle East under President Trump.
• Kushner was intimately involved with Israel and its strategies.
• Kushner's role in the Middle East was a substantial job under President Trump.

History of Hamas and Gaza

• Hamas was founded from the Muslim Brotherhood in Egypt.
• Hamas has attacked Israel many times in the past.
• Israel withdrew from all the land in Gaza in 2005 and gave governance of the region to the Palestinians.
• Under Hamas's leadership in Gaza, the Palestinian people's lives have gone down, not up since then.
• Hamas is essentially holding the Palestinian people hostage in Gaza.

Current Situation in Gaza

• Hamas is the main terror group in Gaza that is attacking Israel.
• Israel is seen as an occupying power in Gaza.
• Hamas has caused a lot of issues in the region.
• The Palestinian people in Gaza are suffering the most under Hamas's leadership.
• Hamas is using construction materials to build tunnels and bombs, not homes or pipes.

Iran's Role in Gaza

• Iran is behind the attack on Hamas.
• Iran has thanked Hamas for their support.
• Iran supports the destruction of the state of Israel.
• Iran is funding Hezbollah, Hamas, and the Houthis.
• Iran is using proxies, such as Hamas, to fight conflicts.

Conclusion

• Hamas is causing a lot of issues in the region.
• Iran is funding and supporting Hamas.
• The Palestinian people in Gaza are suffering the most under Hamas's leadership.
• Iran is using proxies to fight conflicts.
• It is important to push attention and energy towards Hamas and their actions.

The Al-Aqsa Mosque Attack

• The attack on the Al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem is not just about the mosque itself, but is used by Shia jihadists to justify aggressive actions towards Israel.
• Jared Kushner, former senior advisor to the President during the Donald Trump Administration, discussed the issue of sovereignty over the Al-Aqsa Mosque with experts and focus groups.
• The most popular thing that Muslims said about the Israeli-Palestinian conflict was that Israel was not allowing access to the mosque for Muslims to pray.
• Israel's policy is to allow anyone who wants to come and pray peacefully at the SES to come and pray, with security issues when there are provocations.
• The Al-Aqsa Mosque is Israel's acknowledgement that King Abdullah, the King of Jordan, is the custodian of the mosque, and as long as people want to come to the country and pray peacefully, they are able to do so.

Propaganda and Terrorism

• ISIS and Iran often use the Al-Aqsa Mosque as a recruitment tool for terrorists and to justify their incursions.
• Today, any Muslim who wants to go to the mosque can book a flight to Israel through Dubai as long as their country has relations with Israel and they will be accepted.
• Israel wants Jerusalem to be a place where all religions can come and celebrate together.
• There are actors that look to find ways to use religious tensions to divide and justify violent behavior.
• It is important to lessen the effectiveness of propaganda messages that are used to justify attacks on the Al-Aqsa Mosque.

Public Relations and Normalization

• Israel is not very good with public relations, traditionally.
• After the Abraham Accords, Israel made deals with several countries to normalize relations with Israel.
• The goal was to keep getting more countries to normalize relations with Israel.
• Once people create connections between countries and the ability for people to do business together, flights to fly between them, naturally people will start coming.
• The momentum created by the deals allowed Israel to pursue the Israeli-Saudi normalization.

The Role of Haj Amin Al-Husseini in Spreading Anti-Semitism

• Haj Amin Al-Husseini was a known as the grand Muti of Jerusalem and was close with Hitler and Mussolini.
• He used the mosque as a tool to raise money from Indonesia, Pakistan, and other countries.
• He recruited young, vulnerable Muslim men to kill people in the name of religious rights.
• He disrespected the true essence of Islam, which is a peaceful religion.
• He played a significant role in spreading anti-Semitism and violence in Israel in the 1920s.

The Abraham Accords and Peace in the Middle East

• Jared Kushner helped make major strides towards peace in the Middle East with the Abraham Accords.
• The conclusion of a problem set in political problem set is essentially the beginning of a new paradigm.
• President Trump strengthened the relationship with Israel and recognized Jerusalem as its capital.
• He moved the embassy to Jerusalem and recognized the Golan Heights.
• He got out of the Iran deal and did an economic conference in Bahrain where Israelis met with Saudi and Emirati businessmen.

President Trump's Impact on the Middle East

• President Trump slaughtered many of the sacred cows of the region and showed people that the vast majority of people in the Middle East just want to live better lives.
• He severely limited the resources of Iran, which were focused more internally and couldn't cause trouble outside.
• The way to get to peace is through strength and finding a way for people to be better off tomorrow.
• Most of the voices looking for violence or trouble were people who were just focused on what happened two years ago.
• Managing the power dynamics of the region and providing a plan is essential for peace.

The Peace to Prosperity Plan

• The Peace to Prosperity plan was aimed at improving the lives of the Palestinian and Israeli people.
• The issues in the plan were not very many, mainly a land dispute and a security paradigm.
• The plan was favorable to Israel's perspective on security.
• The plan was focused on managing the power dynamics of the region and providing a plan for peace.
• The plan was aimed at providing a vision to improve the lives of the Palestinian and Israeli people.

Jared Kushner's Approach to the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict

• Jared Kushner, former senior advisor to the President during the Donald Trump Administration, discussed his approach to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
• He felt that the Palestinian leadership was disincentivized to make a deal because they feared losing their relevancy and the money flowing into the country would stop.
• Kushner tried to develop a business plan for Gaza and the West Bank, based on the vision 2030 document from Saudi Arabia.
• He studied economic projects from post-World War II period and found that strong industrial planning was key to success.
• Kushner built a plan to reduce poverty rate in half and create over a million jobs in Gaza, but governance and corruption were major obstacles.

Jared Kushner's Views on Israel, Palestine, Hamas, Gaza, Iran, and the Middle East

• Jared Kushner believes that Hamas has to be either eliminated or severely degraded in terms of their military capabilities for peace to be achieved in the Middle East.
• Kushner believes that leadership in the United States under the Biden Administration has been different from the Trump Administration, with a focus on the three C's (climate change, China, and the Middle East).
• Kushner believes that the Middle East is at a stable place with momentum, with Iran being basically broke and the Palestinians having their foreign currency reserves depleted.
• Kushner believes that the Biden Administration has started insulting Saudi Arabia and Russia, which has led to an increase in oil prices and a disincentivization of oil and shale production.
• Kushner believes that the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has severely degraded the trust that the US had to rebuild with its allies, after not getting the equipment they bought from the US for 17 days.

The Middle East

• The Middle East is a powerful block if it can be made secure and economically integrated.
• Iran wants nothing to do with this and is working to disrupt the region to undermine it.
• The Trump Administration underestimated the way Iran would approach the region and gave too much rope to Iran.
• The Trump Administration missed an opportunity to drive a conclusion with the Palestinians that could have prevented the current situation.
• The recent Hamas attack on Israel and the ongoing conflict between Israel and Palestine are a result of the failure to address the situation earlier.

Iran's Role

• Iran is funding terror attacks that are killing American citizens.
• Iran is a heartbreaking situation that is totally avoidable and has been badly mismanaged.
• If Trump was currently president, he would have taken different actions to address the situation.
• If President Trump was in office, he would have never allowed the situation to happen.
• Iran is not a credible threat and the Biden Administration should show strength to avoid a war.

Actions to Address the Situation

• The Biden Administration should show strength to avoid a war.
• The Biden Administration should support Israel completely and let people in the region know there will be consequences if they try to escalate again.
• The Biden Administration should send a strong message to Iran and let them know there will be consequences if they make this a multi-party fight.
• The Biden Administration should allow Iran to have a free reign to cause instability and let them know there will be consequences if they instigate these actions.
• The Biden Administration should be tough and go back to being tough if Iran does not behave or allow much more sales.

Israel's Priority

• Israel's priority is to fully regain security in the country.
• Israel needs to figure out how to eliminate or degrade the Hamas capability or other Iranian threats to make sure that it has its security apparatus.

Jared Kushner's Views on Israel, Palestine, Hamas, Gaza, Iran, and the Middle East

• Jared Kushner believes that Israel and Saudi Arabia should normalize their relations.
• He thinks that this would be a game-changer for the region and would strengthen the ability of different elements to work together.
• Kushner believes that the deal between Saudi Arabia, Israel, and America is in the interests of all three countries.
• He expects countries to act in their interests and believes that the current political dynamics will shift and resume at the right time.
• Kushner encourages everyone working on the US-Mexico trade agreement to keep working hard and find a new way to bring it forward.

Section 1: The End State

• The end state for the Israeli-Palestinian conflict is to have a framework that allows the Palestinian people to live a better life.
• This framework should be achievable and should be a long-term solution.
• The global community should come together to support this framework.
• The Israeli-Palestinian conflict is a complex issue with many factors involved.
• The end state should be to have a peaceful resolution to the conflict.

Section 2: Ground Troop Attack

• There is a possibility of a ground troop attack by Israeli forces on Gaza.
• If this happens, it could have unpredictable consequences.
• The goal should be to stay focused on the objective and act appropriately.
• The attacks were well planned and should not be walked into another trap.
• The international community should support the objective and work together to achieve it.

Section 3: My Hope

• The objective should be to stay focused on the goal and act appropriately.
• Israel should continue to keep the moral high ground and communicate what they're fighting for.
• The international community should support the objective and work together to achieve it.
• The attacks were heinous and disgusting, and the international community rallied around Israel.
• The attacks were different than what has been seen in the past, and the international community's support for Israel was historic.

Section 4: Lessons Learned

• Benjamin Netanyahu is a historic figure with a tremendous understanding of the security apparatus and global relations.
• He is ambitious in what he wants to achieve and understands his role in history.
• He will be strong but will also be calculating in the risk he takes.
• The two of us sitting here having a conversation is easy compared to the fog of war as a leader.
• The political turmoil in Israel is a sign of a vibrant democracy and should not be ignored.

The Israeli-Palestinian Conflict

• Jared Kushner discusses the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and the recent Hamas attack on Israel.
• He compares the situation in Israel to the Palestinian territories, where there is no democracy, free speech, or free press.
• Kushner believes that the division in Jewish history has left the Jewish people less prepared for situations like the destruction of the temple.
• He argues that the lessons learned from this history can be applied to other societies, including America.
• Kushner believes that the division in American society is a risk for the country.

Palestinian Support Online

• Kushner observes the Palestinian support online in response to the situation and believes that many people are ill-informed about the facts on the ground.
• He argues that the group responsible for the Palestinian people living the lives that people are angry about is Hamas.
• Kushner believes that if people direct their anger towards Hamas and put the attention on the failings of Hamas, it could lead to a better future for the Palestinian people.
• He argues that Hamas is the enemy of progress and the flourishing of the Palestinian people.
• Kushner believes that having an honest conversation about the situation is the only logical conclusion and hopes that it leads to more unity and understanding.

Donald Trump and Peace in the Middle East

• Kushner discusses Donald Trump's foreign policy as President and his efforts to make peace deals and trade deals.
• He argues that Trump's job as a foreign policy president was tremendous and that he weakened Iran and made progress in dialogue with China and Russia.
• Kushner believes that the job Trump did as a foreign policy president was tremendous and that the world became a less safe place under President Biden.
• He hopes and prays that Donald Trump wins in 2024 and that his administration can help bring peace to the Middle East.
• Kushner argues that a weak American leadership is a risk for the world and that the world becomes a less safe place under weak leadership.

Jared Kushner's View on Israel and the Middle East

• Jared Kushner believes that Israel is one of the most burgeoning and exciting tech economies in the world.
• He thinks that if the region can come together and create a security architecture, it can become an economic superpower and hub of the world.
• Kushner believes that Iran's ambitions to cause destabilization should be restrained and suppressed.
• He thinks that the region has tremendous potential, but it has been held back by bad policy, bad leadership, and bad objectives.
• Kushner believes that the best way to defeat hate in the world is to find ways to create a paradigm where humans can flourish.

Jared Kushner's Experience with Prisoners

• Jared Kushner has a criminal record and has faced difficulties in finding jobs due to it.
• He found that people make mistakes and it's important to give them second chances.
• Jared believes that people should not be judged by their worst mistake.
• He believes that people can be in a bad place and society can push them to a worse place.
• Jared believes that people have the power to make others feel loved and heard.

Jared Kushner's Efforts to Be a Force for Good

• Jared and his wife have always tried to be a force for good.
• They have hosted dinners with politicians from different sides of the aisle.
• Jared believes that people should always be trying to make the world a better place.
• He believes that people should listen to others and connect with them.
• Jared believes that people should respect others to help them grow and learn.

Jared Kushner's Perspective on Immigration Reform

• Jared believes that people should always be trying to make the world a better place.
• He believes that people should listen to others and connect with them.
• Jared believes that people should respect others to help them grow and learn.
• He believes that people should find common ground with others.
• Jared believes that people should be open to new ideas and perspectives.

Jared Kushner's Perspective on Geopolitics

• Jared believes that trust is the most important thing in negotiating difficult agreements.
• He believes that getting to know each other and understanding what is important to them is crucial.
• Jared believes that people should be open to new ideas and perspectives.
• He believes that people should be willing to compromise.
• Jared believes that people should be willing to make sacrifices for the greater good.

Jared Kushner's Approach to Negotiations

• Jared Kushner believes that the first step in any negotiation is to create a framework where all parties involved agree on the outcome they want to achieve.
• He tries to understand the motivations of the other party and work backwards to find a solution that benefits both parties.
• Kushner believes that power dynamics are important in any negotiation and that it's important to understand the interests of all parties involved.
• He also believes that it's important to form trust with the other party in order to achieve a successful outcome.
• Kushner has many examples of successful negotiations, including negotiating prison reform in Congress and negotiating the USMCA trade deal.

Jared Kushner's View on Partnership and Diplomacy

• Jared Kushner believes that partnership is key to success in business and diplomacy.
• He learned about partnership from his father and his own experiences in business.
• Kushner thinks that there is capacity for both good and bad in every person.
• When negotiating with leaders, he tries to understand their strengths, weaknesses, and power dynamics.
• Kushner thinks that leaders are chosen by their country and tries to understand their perspectives.

Jared Kushner's Approach to Diplomacy

• Kushner's approach to diplomacy is to pick up the phone and give it a try.
• He thinks that planning and strategizing can be helpful, but ultimately it's about communication.
• Kushner thinks that diplomacy is about finding common interests and working together.
• He believes that understanding the true human nature of leaders and their power dynamics is important.
• Kushner thinks that leaders are not infallible and that there is always room for improvement.

Jared Kushner's Influence on Diplomacy

• Kushner's approach to diplomacy has been influenced by his reading of "The Guns of August" by Barbara Tuchman.
• He thinks that the book taught him the importance of communication and finding common ground.
• Kushner believes that diplomacy is about creating a better pathway for humanity.
• He thinks that as a civilian, he had the luxury of observing how leaders acted, but as a government official, he had agency and the potential to influence outcomes.
• Kushner thinks that political prognosticators are often wrong and that there is always room for improvement.

Jared Kushner's Views on Middle East Conflicts

• Jared Kushner believes that the outcomes in the world are usually driven by the decisions of humans.
• He believes that if humans are able to come together, form relationships, and listen to each other, they can do great things.
• Kushner cites the example of North Korea, where he was able to find a way to solve the problem through interaction and a back channel with the CIA.
• He believes that President Trump had a similar approach, which was to let's give it a shot and not be afraid to go after the hard ones.
• Kushner believes that in politics, the incentive structure is different than in the real world, and politicians are often afraid of failure.

Jared Kushner's Role in Middle East Peace Process

• Jared Kushner was a senior advisor to President Donald Trump during his administration.
• He was responsible for negotiating with various countries and groups in the Middle East, including Israel, Palestine, Hamas, Gaza, Iran, and others.
• Kushner's role was to try to find a peaceful solution to the ongoing conflicts in the region.
• He worked with various leaders and negotiators to try to find common ground and make progress towards a resolution.
• Kushner's efforts were not always successful, but he believes that there is still hope for peace in the region.

Kushner's Approach to Negotiations

• Kushner believes that personal relationships and trust are key to successful negotiations.
• He emphasizes the importance of building relationships with leaders and negotiators from different countries and backgrounds.
• Kushner also believes that emojis can play a role in diplomacy, although he admits that there are many more emojis involved than he ever expected.
• He has learned that every leader has their favorite emoji and that they can be used to convey emotions and ideas in a concise and effective way.
• Kushner also emphasizes the importance of understanding the personalities and personal relationships involved in negotiations, as they can have a significant impact on the outcome.

Kushner's Role in the Abraham Accords

• During his time in government, Kushner played a key role in the negotiations that led to the Abraham Accords.
• The first step of the Accords was a phone call between President Trump and Prime Minister Netanyahu of Israel, and Crown Prince Muhammad bin Zad of the UAE.
• After the call, Kushner worked with various leaders and negotiators to integrate countries and resolve issues between Israel and the UAE.
• He also worked with a young gentleman named AI Burkowitz to plan the first official commercial flight between Israel and the UAE.
• Kushner believes that the Abraham Accords were a significant step towards peace in the Middle East and that they paved the way for further negotiations and agreements.

Jared Kushner's Trip to the Middle East

• Jared Kushner, former senior advisor to the President during the Donald Trump Administration, traveled to the Middle East with a delegation.
• The trip was during the COVID-19 pandemic and involved setting up banking relationships between countries.
• The delegation included representatives from the financial ministry and health partnerships.
• The trip was successful and resulted in the formation of new partnerships and agreements.
• The trip was significant as it marked the beginning of Jared Kushner's involvement in Middle Eastern affairs.

Miscommunication and Compromise

• According to a book, the trip to the Middle East was the result of a miscommunication between the delegation and the local authorities.
• The book describes the negotiations as a process of finding a compromise between different methodologies that failed.
• The book highlights the importance of individual words in diplomacy and the need for respect for the craft.
• The book also emphasizes the role of actions in achieving results and the need for leaders to take transformational actions.
• The book provides insights into the diplomacy business and the importance of words and actions in achieving results.

Focus on Results

• In the private sector, the focus is on results and success.
• Government work can be slow and often results in failure, leading to unemployment.
• The private sector background of Jared Kushner helped him focus on results and success.
• Jared Kushner found that government work required direction and leadership to achieve results.
• Jared Kushner's experience in the private sector helped him bring project management skills to government work.

Building the Wall and Negotiation

• Jared Kushner worked on building the wall at the southern border, which was a successful project.
• Jared Kushner worked with Customs border patrol, Army core of engineers, DHS professionals, and DOD to build the wall.
• Jared Kushner brought private sector project management skills to government work, which was effective.
• Jared Kushner found that most people in government use a different form of negotiation than in the private sector, which is less effective.
• Jared Kushner's experience in the private sector helped him understand the importance of negotiation in achieving results.

Why Encouraging More People with Private Sector Experience to Serve in Government is Good

• Jared Kushner believes that more people with private sector experience should serve in government to contribute and serve their country.
• He thinks that this design of representative government was not a career political class, but people coming in to show gratitude for the freedoms and liberties they enjoyed and then doing their best to help others have the same opportunities.
• Kushner believes that there is a lot of opportunity with our government for people with more business mindsets who think about things from a solutions perspective.
• He thinks that one of the main problems in government is that it has gotten too big, and that this inefficiency is due to the negative aspects of the bureaucracy.
• Kushner believes that the deregulatory effort was critical to Trump's economic success in the beginning of his administration.

The Inefficiencies of Government Regulation

• Jared Kushner believes that government regulation is often put in place to deal with old crises, rather than solving future problems.
• He thinks that the negative aspects of the bureaucracy contribute to the inefficiencies of government regulation.
• Kushner believes that the deregulatory effort was critical to Trump's economic success in the beginning of his administration.
• He thinks that the people pushing for regulation are usually the ones who would benefit from it.
• Kushner believes that the wealth gap in the country grew as a result of the regulations put in place by the bigger banks.

Jared Kushner's Experience with Government

• Jared Kushner wrote a book about his experience with some very low points in government.
• He has been attacked quite a bit, including accusations of collusion with Russia.
• After President Trump won the election in 2016, the media said they couldn't have been wrong because everyone thought he had zero chance of winning.
• Kushner believes that there is a lot of opportunity with our government for people with more business mindsets who think about things from a solutions perspective.
• He thinks that the negative aspects of the bureaucracy contribute to the inefficiencies of government regulation.

Jared Kushner's Role in the 2016 Presidential Campaign

• Jared Kushner was the senior advisor to the President during the Donald Trump Administration.
• He was involved in the operations, finances, digital media, and schedule for the campaign.
• He was accused of working with the Russians to influence the 2016 presidential election.
• He spent over 20 hours testifying before different committees to clear his name.
• He was accused of colluding with the Russians, but he knew with 100% certainty that it was not true.

The Effect of the Accusations on Jared Kushner

• The accusations made Jared Kushner feel like he was in a sick game.
• He was worried that if he stepped on the line, he could be caught and put in jail or worse.
• His mother was also worried about the accusations and called him to ask if he was okay.
• Jared Kushner was accused of treason by CNN and other news organizations.
• He learned a lot from the experience and became more cautious about his actions.

Jared Kushner's Response to the Accusations

• Jared Kushner felt very confident that he hadn't done anything wrong.
• He had a good lawyer who helped him fight through the accusations.
• He realized that he couldn't spend energy on things he didn't control.
• He spent his time and energy worrying about what he could control and reacting to the things he couldn't control.
• He made sure that the accusations didn't distract him from his job and his opportunity to make a difference in the world.

Jared Kushner's Role in the Trump Administration

• Jared Kushner served as a senior advisor to President Donald Trump during his time in office.
• Kushner's role was to accomplish as much as possible in four years.
• He faced opposition from the media and the opposition, who tried to distract him and stop him from being successful.
• Kushner believes that he was able to accomplish his goals despite the opposition.

Lessons Learned from the Trump Administration

• Kushner learned that he had to be perfect and take big risks in order to succeed.
• He believes that people should celebrate big risks and not weave gigantic stories over nothing.
• Kushner learned that it's important to stay psychologically strong and not become cynical.
• He believes that people should continue to take big risks and not be afraid of failure.

Jared Kushner's View on the Middle East

• Kushner believes that Israel and Palestine should be able to live in peace.
• He believes that the United States should be a neutral party in the conflict.
• Kushner believes that the United States should not be involved in the conflict.
• He believes that the United States should not be involved in the conflict.

Jared Kushner's View on Iran

• Kushner believes that Iran should be able to have a nuclear program.
• He believes that the United States should be able to negotiate with Iran.
• Kushner believes that the United States should be able to negotiate with Iran.
• He believes that the United States should be able to negotiate with Iran.

Jersey Diners

• The speaker and his partner both love diners, especially those in Jersey.
• The speaker grew up in New Jersey and has fond memories of eating at diners with his father.
• Diners in Jersey are known for their fresh ingredients and egalitarian atmosphere.
• The speaker loves mozzarella sticks and omelets from Jersey diners.
• The speaker jokes that growing up in Jersey gives him a chip on his shoulder and motivates him to succeed in life.

New Jersey

• New Jersey has turned around its finances and is now under a progressive Democrat governor.
• New Jersey has low crime, good public schools, a good healthcare system, and many green parks.
• The speaker is a big fan of New Jersey and thinks it's a great place to raise a family.
• The speaker mentions the Jersey Shore and the diverse range of human characters found in New Jersey.

Betrayal and Response

• The speaker's father experienced a betrayal in his life.
• The speaker writes about his father's response to the betrayal in his book.

Jared Kushner's Early Life and Career

• Jared Kushner grew up in New Jersey with his father, a developer and entrepreneur.
• Kushner's father built an amazing business, but he got into a dispute with his siblings and lost all of his documents.
• Kushner's father was arrested for a civil dispute and took his medicine like a man, going to prison for a year.
• Kushner's childhood was a nice one, with his parents emphasizing the importance of education and athletics.
• Kushner attended Harvard and graduated with honors, then pursued a law degree and a business degree at NYU.

Jared Kushner's Family and Legal Troubles

• Kushner's father's arrest was a big change for the family and embarrassing for them.
• Kushner was angry and blamed his father's brother, lawyers, and even himself for the situation.
• Kushner shifted his focus to being a great son, brother, and substitute father for his siblings and mother.
• Kushner ran into legal troubles for two years, dealing with banks, subpoenas, and law school.
• Kushner's experience taught him about life, humanity, and himself during his most challenging period.

Jared Kushner's Prison Experience

• Kushner spent weekends with his father in prison and met other inmates and their families.
• Kushner advised the children of other people going through the same experience on how to navigate it correctly.
• Kushner learned about the importance of being a true friend and humility through his prison experience.
• Kushner's father told him about being humble and the idea that God is the dealer of our fate.
• Kushner interpreted his father's words as a reminder to stay grounded and focused on what is truly important.

Jared Kushner's Personal Life

• Jared Kushner and his father were very close and didn't say much during the time of the incident.
• Jared Kushner's father was a committed person to the family and was worried about letting his family down.
• Jared Kushner's father had an ankle monitor due to being a flight risk and being a donor to Democrats.
• Jared Kushner's father believed that he was above certain rules and made a mistake.
• Jared Kushner's father was a humble and moral person.

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