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Dutch government had hacked into Jared Kushner's phone
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Jared Kushner, a former senior adviser to President Trump, has publicly denied claims from a book excerpt that say the Dutch government hacked his phone. He calls the claims false and says the author gave no proof.
What happened
Jared Kushner posted a statement on X, the social media site, about an excerpt from a book. The excerpt was published by Vanity Fair, a magazine. The excerpt reportedly says that the Dutch government hacked into Kushner's phone. Kushner says the claims are outrageous and completely false. He says the story is fiction, not journalism.
Key facts from the post
- The post was published on October 22, 2026, at 9:05 PM.
- The post had about 236,900 views and 510 replies or reposts.
- Kushner says his team denied every claim when reporters asked about them.
- He says the author gave no bank statements, wire transfer records, account numbers, transaction dates, or other proof.
Why it matters
This is a serious accusation about a government hacking a private citizen's phone. Kushner says there is no evidence, so the story is now a public fight over facts. Readers need to check what proof, if any, the article and book provide.
What to watch
- Whether Vanity Fair or the book's author responds to Kushner's claims.
- Whether the Dutch government or any official comments on the allegation.
- Whether any new documents, records, or independent reports appear to support or reject the claims.
Glossary
- Vanity Fair
- A well-known American magazine that publishes news, culture, and long feature stories.
- Dutch government
- The government of the Netherlands, a country in Europe.
- X
- A social media website where users post short messages and updates.
- wire transfer
- A way to move money electronically from one bank account to another.