Jared Kushner’s firm made a direct pitch to Qatar’s minister of finance in April 2017 in an attempt to secure investment in a critically distressed asset.

Jared Kushner’s real estate firm sought money directly from the Qatar government and when he didn’t get it, weeks later:

Jared Kushner provided critical support to Qatar’s neighbors. Led by Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, a group of Middle Eastern countries, with Kushner’s backing, led a diplomatic assault that culminated in a blockade of Qatar.

Source: Jared Kushner’s Real-Estate Firm Sought Money Directly From Qatar Government Weeks Before Blockade