Vol. 22, No. 34
May 15, 2017
Cover Story
The Voice in His Ear
Jared Kushner's access to power
By Michael Warren
Also in This Issue
- The Crisis at Berkeley — Steven F. Hayward
- Cracked Foundation — John McCormack
- You're Mired! — Jay Cost
This issue examined Jared Kushner's unprecedented influence within the Trump administration, exploring his access to power as a senior adviser. The cover story by Michael Warren analyzed the West Wing dynamics shaped by the president's son-in-law. The issue also featured Steven F. Hayward's analysis of upheaval at Berkeley and other pieces on Heritage Foundation leadership changes, Trump's struggling approval ratings, and how Trump-directed hostility was affecting judicial decision-making.