# Democrats Astonished by Jeffries-Kushner Meeting

House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries reportedly met with Jared Kushner, a former senior White House adviser to Donald Trump, leaving many Democrats incredulous. The purpose of the meeting was not immediately clear, raising concerns about potential policy discussions or internal party divisions.

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## Sources

### World
- [The Guardian World](https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/aug/23/hakeem-jeffries-jared-kushner-meeting) — Sun, 23 Aug 2026 17:55:52 GMT