Combined with Kushner's steadfast support during the campaign and after, this trait marked Kushner as a true Trump loyalist. Although he was not raised by Trump, Kushner's background suggested he was well matched for his father-in-law's style of leadership. And during the campaign, when he was asked to explain his preference for Trump, Kushner replied with two words: " Family first. Kushner could act under such an assumption because Trump has generally been loyal to those who are loyal to him. When Trump was sole proprietor of his family businesses, he made loyalty the number one requirement for those who served him.

Source: CNN May 29, 2017 21:11 UTC