Kushner's Power Plays: Belgrade, Big Tech, and Beyond
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Kushner's Power Plays: Belgrade, Big Tech, and Beyond
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Jared Kushner has catapulted back into international headlines this week as Serbia’s parliament voted to fast-track his half-billion-dollar hotel development in Belgrade, superseding local architectural protections to declare it a national priority. Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic personally endorsed the plan, declaring Kushner’s luxury compound “magnificent,” and local media buzzed with debate over the scale and symbolism of revitalizing the bombed-out General Staff headquarters. The project, managed by Kushner’s Affinity Global Development, was already controversial for its historic location and the speed at which parliament pushed through the new enabling law.
Simultaneously, Kushner finds himself at the center of a deal that’s shaking up the gaming industry. His private equity firm Affinity Partners is a key player in the $55 billion purchase of Electronic Arts, joining forces with Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund and Silver Lake. Reports from BBC, Axios, and AOL detail how this acquisition will take EA private and consolidate creative and economic control into the hands of the new owners, stating confidently that EA will retain creative freedom, but the unprecedented influence of Saudi capital and Kushner’s involvement have drawn sharp scrutiny from journalists and policymakers. The buyout raises eyebrows, not only for its scale but for Kushner’s dual role as a full-time presidential advisor—he is currently in the Middle East for the Gaza peace negotiations while his business empire expands.
On the diplomatic front, AOL and news outlets report Kushner as a renewed key player in the Trump White House’s Middle East peace push, particularly around efforts to end the Gaza conflict and secure Israeli hostages. ALEC acknowledged his creative contributions alongside other envoys like Steve Whitkoff and Secretary of State Marco Rubio. Kushner’s business ties allegedly make him more effective at brokering regional deals, as highlighted in recent profiles and radio interviews.
Social media mentions spiked with rumors that Kushner attended Trump’s Gatsby-themed Halloween party at Mar-a-Lago, but ABC News issued a correction after initial pool reports erroneously placed him there. Other outlets, including CBS12, mentioned him briefly as on-hand, but official updates clarified that while Ivanka Trump was present, Jared’s attendance remains unconfirmed—a reminder that speculation sometimes outpaces fact in the Kushner orbit.
In summary, Kushner’s headline-making week cements his place at the nexus of politics, global finance, and real estate, with the Belgrade project and the EA buyout likely leaving long-term marks. His biographical significance hinges on the unique blend of diplomatic influence and business clout, especially as the world watches how his actions affect both foreign investment and international relations.
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