Kushner, Ivanka Trump top Jerusalem Post list of world’s ‘most influential Jews’

Both serve as senior advisers to the president. 

Kushner and Ivanka Trump were named by the Post ahead of “Wonder Woman” actress Gal Gadot, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Trump administration Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin. 

“In their first six months as presidential advisers, Ivanka and Jared led a resistance within the West Wing against forces they considered too far right of the American political consensus — and won,” read the first paragraph in the Post.{mosads}

The forces the paper may be referring to include former White House Chief Strategist Stephen Bannon, who reportedly was at odds with Kushner and Ivanka Trump throughout his time in the White House. 

 

Bannon resigned on Aug. 18 and returned to Breitbart News, a conservative publication that often refers to the pair as “Javanka.” 

“No matter the crisis that surrounds this president, Ivanka and Jared have made a choice to express their indignation and disapproval quietly, ensuring they maintain Trump’s trust whilst pushing him toward their preferred path of moderation,” the Post story also reads. “It is Jared’s tactic, as well, in the Middle East peace process, as he works to build trust amongst the parties and with Israeli and Palestinian leadership himself.” 

The couple has come under fire recently for reportedly using private email accounts after Trump’s inauguration.

The top Democrat on the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, Rep. Elijah Cummings (D-Md.) requested an immediate briefing from the pair on Thursday.