Jared Kushner leads key Trump administration diplomatic efforts

Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff have emerged as key figures in the Trump administration's diplomatic efforts, tasked with managing high-priority global conflicts including those in Gaza, Ukraine, and Iran.

Kushner, acting without an official government position, approaches international diplomacy through the lens of real estate transactions, emphasizing negotiation and deal-making over traditional historical or regional expertise. Reports indicate he met with Iranian negotiators in Geneva shortly before tensions escalated into conflict in February.

While Kushner and Witkoff focus on major wars, Secretary of State Marco Rubio is reportedly concentrated on Latin American affairs, specifically regarding Venezuela and Cuba. The administration's strategy in Ukraine and Gaza is viewed as an effort to secure favorable outcomes for US interests, including military spending and resource extraction, while seeking resolutions to long-standing geopolitical crises.