Early Life and Education of Jared Kushner: A Complete Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: April 10, 2026

An overview of the childhood and early education of Jared Kushner, highlighting the experiences that shaped the journey.

Jared Kushner is an American businessman, investor, and former government official. As the son-in-law of Donald Trump, he served as a senior advisor during Trump's presidency from 2017 to 2021. His role included directing the Office of American Innovation. Kushner's involvement in politics stemmed from his family ties to Trump, leveraging his business background to advise on various policy initiatives.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Challenges & Struggles Controversies & Scandals

1949: Paternal Grandparents Immigrate to U.S.

In 1949, Jared Kushner's paternal grandparents, Reichel and Joseph Kushner, Holocaust survivors, immigrated to the U.S. from Navahrudak.

1961: Robert F. Kennedy, as attorney general

In 1961, President John F. Kennedy's decision to appoint his brother, Robert F. Kennedy, as attorney general triggered the anti-nepotism law.

1967: Anti-Nepotism Law

In 1967, the anti-nepotism law was passed which forbids public officials from hiring family members, and explicitly one's son-in-law, in agencies or offices they oversee.

January 10, 1981: Jared Kushner Born

On January 10, 1981, Jared Corey Kushner was born. He is an American businessman, investor, and government official.

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1993: Hillary Clinton to serve within the White House

In 1993, a D.C. Circuit Court ruling enabled Hillary Clinton to serve within the White House during the Clinton administration, which influenced the OLC opinion.

1998: Father's Donation to Harvard

In 1998, Jared Kushner's father donated $2.5 million to Harvard University.

1999: Graduation and Enrollment at Harvard

In 1999, Jared Kushner graduated from the Frisch School and enrolled at Harvard University.

2003: Graduation from Harvard

In 2003, Jared Kushner graduated from Harvard with honors, earning a B.A. degree in government.

2004: Father's Conviction

In 2004, Jared Kushner's father, Charles Kushner, pleaded guilty to eighteen felony counts of tax fraud, election violations, and witness tampering.

March 4, 2005: Father's Incarceration Begins

On March 4, 2005, Jared Kushner's father began his incarceration.

2005: Father's Conviction and Meeting Ivanka Trump

In 2005, Jared Kushner's father, Charles Kushner, was convicted of 18 criminal charges. Around 2005, Jared met Ivanka Trump.

August 25, 2006: Father's Release from Incarceration

On August 25, 2006, Jared Kushner's father was released from incarceration.

2007: Graduation from NYU

In 2007, Jared Kushner graduated with JD/MBA degrees from New York University School of Law and New York University Stern School of Business.

2008: Donation to Hillary Clinton and Obama Endorsement

In 2008, Jared Kushner donated to the campaign for Hillary Clinton, and his newspaper, the New York Observer, endorsed Barack Obama over John McCain in the 2008 United States presidential election.

October 25, 2009: Marriage to Ivanka Trump

On October 25, 2009, Jared Kushner married Ivanka Trump in a Jewish ceremony.

2009: Registered as Independent

After expressing disappointment with Barack Obama, Jared Kushner registered as an independent in 2009.

2009: Marriage to Ivanka Trump and Independent Registration

In 2009, Jared Kushner married Ivanka Trump. Also in 2009, he registered as an Independent, after being a registered Democrat for much of his life.

July 2011: Birth of Daughter

In July 2011, Jared Kushner and Ivanka Trump had their first child, a daughter.

2012: Endorsement of Mitt Romney

In 2012, Jared Kushner endorsed Republican U.S. presidential nominee Mitt Romney via the New York Observer.

October 2013: Birth of First Son

In October 2013, Jared Kushner and Ivanka Trump had their second child, a son.

2014: Donations to Democratic Groups

In 2014, Jared Kushner continued to donate to Democratic groups.

2015: Joined Trump Presidential Campaign

In 2015, Jared Kushner joined his father-in-law Donald Trump's US presidential campaign.

March 2016: Birth of Second Son

In March 2016, Jared Kushner and Ivanka Trump had their third child, another son.

2016: Christie Fired

In 2016, Chris Christie was fired from Donald Trump's election campaign team. Christie claimed that Jared Kushner was responsible for having him fired as revenge for sending his father to prison.

2016: Role in Trump Presidential Campaign

In 2016, Jared Kushner played a significant role in the Donald Trump presidential campaign, and was at one point seen as its de facto campaign manager.

2017: Financial Disclosures

In 2017, federal disclosures suggested that Jared Kushner and his wife, Ivanka Trump, had assets worth at least $240 million and as much as $740 million. They also have an art collection, estimated to be worth millions, that was not mentioned in the financial disclosures initially.

2018: Registers as Republican

In 2018, Jared Kushner registered as a Republican.

October 2019: Thyroid Cancer Diagnosis

In October 2019, Jared Kushner was diagnosed with thyroid cancer and underwent treatment during the first Trump administration.

2020: Charles Kushner Pardoned

In 2020, Charles Kushner was pardoned by Donald Trump.

2020: Kushner focuses on Middle East diplomacy

In 2020, Kushner started writing a memoir, made plans to move his family to Miami, and focused on his project of Middle East diplomacy.

August 2022: Second Thyroid Surgery

In August 2022, Jared Kushner underwent a second thyroid surgery.

July 8, 2024: Kushner Joins Village of Indian Creek Council

On July 8, 2024, Jared Kushner succeeded Javier Holtz, joining the Village of Indian Creek council as a Village Trustee.

September 2025: Reported Billionaire Status

In September 2025, Forbes reported Jared Kushner to be a billionaire.

December 2025: Kushner Joins U.S. Delegation to Moscow

In December 2025, Jared Kushner, along with Steve Witkoff, traveled to Moscow as part of a U.S. delegation in Trump's second administration. They met with Russian President Vladimir Putin to discuss a revised U.S. peace proposal aimed at ending the war in Ukraine.