Washington (CNN) When Donald Trump stepped into the White House in 2017, the President gave his son-in-law-turned-senior-aide Jared Kushner considerable power in trying to strike a deal for Middle East peace. Enter Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salmans, another anointed son looking to make a name for himself after his father gave him considerable power. Kushner, on the other hand, has been ensnared in considerable drama inside the White House and lost some of his standing because of an inability to secure a permanent security clearance. Kushner has worked for months to build a close relationship with MBS . A source close to Kushner tells CNN the relationship between the two is far more personal and close than most ties between a foreign leader and a White House aide.

Source: CNN March 20, 2018 16:25 UTC