President-elect Donald Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner is seen as being pivotal to the incoming administration’s Middle East efforts, even though he is not likely to take a formal job within it, regional diplomats and Trump allies told CNN.

He and wife Ivanka Trump famously sat out her father’s campaign. But we hear that the soon-to-be First Son-in-Law will once again right in the midst of U.S. efforts.

Trump allies say his son-in-law has wide-ranging friendships across the region which would be an asset to the White House

Kushner, who is married to Ivanka Trump, built up strong regional relationships during his time serving in the first Trump presidency

Sources familiar with thinking of US president-elect's son-in-law tell CNN that he's unlikely to take a formal position in administration but will serve as an outside adviser The post Kushner said expected to play key role in Trump’s Mideast policy appeared first on The Times of Israel.

Donald Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner will likely play a pivotal role in the incoming administration's Middle East efforts without having a formal position in the government, according to diplomats and political allies.