Jared Kushner, Donald Trump's Son-in-Law, Questioned by Jan. 6 Committee for Over Six Hours

Former President Donald Trump's senior adviser and son-in-law, Jared Kushner, has been interviewed by the House select committee investigating the Jan. 6 Capitol attack last year.

It was the first time that the committee interviewed a Trump family member and the highest-ranking official from the previous administration.

According to NBC, Kushner was interviewed by the panel for more than six hours on Thursday. The committee met with Kushner virtually after he voluntarily agreed to speak with them. Trump has accused the Jan. 6 committee of conducting a "witch hunt."

A source familiar with the matter described Jared Kushner as being cooperative and friendly, saying that Kushner did the talking instead of having "his lawyers speak for him."

The committee has yet to comment on Kushner's appearance.

Jared Kushner Appeared in Front of the Jan. 6 Committee

A member of the panel said Jared Kushner has provided "helpful" information to the committee's investigation, NPR reported.

Kushner's meeting with the committee came two months after the panel asked Trump's daughter, Ivanka Trump, to voluntarily appear before the select committee.

Chairman of the Jan. 6 committee, Sen. Bennie Thompson, said Ivanka and the committee were engaged in conversations. However, no final plan has been reached regarding her appearance.

Thompson said the expectation is that it will take place, but he could not tell right now when it will happen.

He added that what he knows is that they are engaging with Kushner's wife, Ivanka, as a committee.

Virginia Democratic Rep. Elaine Luria told NPR that Kushner was able to substantiate information and give his own take on different reports of the Capitol attack.

Luria noted that the committee really appreciates hearing directly from people who have significant facts about the Jan. 6 incident.

She also said that Kushner coming as a witness is "helpful" in building the story of the investigation.

Jared Kushner was traveling back from Saudi Arabia on Jan. 6, 2021, but the chairman of the select committee said he believed that Kushner could help the committee understand more about the events leading to the day.

Thompson has earlier waved off any interest in Kushner but said that the committee's staff has continued to reach out to potential witnesses.

The White House earlier said it had waived executive privilege claims for Jared Kushner and Ivanka Trump that allowed them to share certain details with the select committee.

Jan. 6 Committee Investigating the Capitol Riot

Rep. Jamie Raskin said the select committee is facing a "time crunch" as investigators are hurrying to piece together the actions and words of Donald Trump on January 6.

Raskin said they are currently playing "beat the clock" here against Trump's inner circle, which thinks they can impede the select committee's investigation, ABC reported.

A senior aide to Vice President Mike Pence, Chris Hodgson, was also seen at the panel's offices for an in-person deposition. Raskin noted that they will do everything they can to get the witnesses' cooperation.

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Written by: Mary Webber

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