Who Are the Kushners? From Trump Ties To LA Lakers $12.5 Billion Deal | Explained | Spotlight

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The $12.5-billion Los Angeles Lakers deal has put the Kushner family back in the spotlight. But who exactly are the Kushners, and how did they build their extraordinary influence? In this Spotlight explainer, Daniela Laurel traces the family's journey from New York real estate to venture capital, global investments and the Trump inner circle. Laurel looks at Josh Kushner's rise as an investor and his blockbuster Lakers deal, while focusing on Jared Kushner’s remarkable journey from Donald Trump’s son-in-law and White House adviser to the founder of Affinity Partners. --- 00:00 - Who Are Kushners 01:20 - LA Lakers NBA Deal 02:00 - Kushner-Trump Web of Power 03:00 - Links to Donald Trump 03:55 - From White House to Wall Street 04:40 - Jared Kushner's Gulf Links 06:10 - Jared Kushner's Role in Trump 2.0 08:00 - Possible Conflict of Interest? 08:45 - Josh Kushner's 'Liberal' Leanings 09:55 - What it Means --- Joshua Kushner | Jared Kushner | Trump | MBS | NBA Deal | LA Lakers |

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