According to Mediaiate, in a bold move that sent shockwaves through the political landscape, Republican presidential candidate Chris Christie launched a scathing attack on the business dealings of none other than Donald Trump’s daughter, Ivanka Kushner, and her husband, Jared Kushner. Christie, a former New Jersey governor, unveiled his candidacy during a subdued event in Manchester, New Hampshire, where he presented his vision for the future. However, his remarks were not limited to his policy proposals; he seized the opportunity to denounce the alleged large-scale grifting of the influential power couple.
Taking a firm stance against the former president, whom he had previously supported, Christie accused Trump of dividing the nation and making it smaller. Unsurprisingly, this drew a swift rebuke from Trump himself on various social media platforms. Undeterred, Christie pressed forward, setting his sights on Ivanka and Jared Kushner’s activities during their tenure as advisors in the Trump White House.
In a video posted by Axios National Correspondent Alex Thompson, Christie passionately expressed his disdain for the alleged misconduct. His voice filled with fervor, he exposed what he deemed as breathtaking acts of grift. Christie questioned the circumstances surrounding a massive $2 billion investment in Kushner’s company by the Saudis merely months after the couple’s departure from the White House. Casting doubt on the legitimacy of such a windfall, Christie insinuated that Kushner’s proximity to the presidency was the driving force behind this substantial transaction.
“That’s your money,” he continued. “That’s your money he stole – and gave it to his family. You know what that makes us? A banana republic. That’s what it makes us.”
Christie didn’t stop there. He boldly declared that the $2 billion investment equated to stolen money, emphasizing that it belonged to the American people. Accusing the Kushner family of pillaging the nation’s coffers for personal gain, he decried the situation as a damning reflection of the country’s descent into a banana republic. The former governor’s words struck a nerve, exposing the potential corruption and influence-peddling that can take place within the highest echelons of political power.
The elder Kushner pleaded guilty to a litany of charges in 2005, including tax evasion, witness tampering, and illegal campaign contributions. Interestingly, in 2020, President Trump granted Charles Kushner a pardon, long after he had served his sentence, raising questions about potential favoritism within the Trump administration.
Christie hits Jared and Ivanka: “the grift from this family is breathtaking” pic.twitter.com/LkOriXZgN2
— Alex Thompson (@AlexThomp) June 7, 2023
