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A watchdog group filed suit Wednesday alleging President Donald Trump's son-in-law's current role as a top envoy for the administration is unlawful and raises numerous conflict-of-interest concerns.
Kushner is wielding tremendous influence internationally "without having been confirmed by the Senate and without having filed a single financial disclosure," the suit by Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington, or, reads.
Kushner "has not been properly vetted for his government role, and he has evaded transparency obligations that aim to ensure he exercises government authority for the good of the American people and not himself," the suit reads.
The seeks to have Kushner removed from his position or at least file financial disclosure statements.
The suit mentions numerous overlapping interests in Kushner's diplomatic and business work.
"He represents the United States in the highest profile global conflicts, including the country's efforts to end wars between , , and the . He negotiates directly with foreign leaders," the group's filing says.
"Simultaneously, Kushner is also a . He runs an investment firm with over $6 billion in assets under management. Approximately 99% of those assets are owned by foreign investors, including the sovereign wealth funds of Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates. The firm holds significant investments abroad, including in Israel," the suit says, all of which "present a heightened risk of financial conflicts of interest."
