In 2005, Jared Kushner's father, Charles Kushner, was incarcerated after a series of legal troubles involving tax fraud and a blackmail scheme against his brother-in-law. This scheme was orchestrated to prevent his brother-in-law from testifying against him, revealing the lengths Charles went to in order to protect himself. The case drew significant attention, particularly due to the involvement of Paul Christie, the U.S. Attorney at the time, who played a key role in bringing Charles to justice.

The dynamics between Christie and Jared Kushner developed into a narrative brimming with revenge and power. Jared emerged as a figure seeking to retaliate, aiming to leverage his influence against Christie for the perceived wrongs done to his family. This situation illustrates a complex interrelationship where personal vendettas intertwine with political ambitions, ultimately highlighting the tensions and conflicts that punctuated Christie's tenure in the Trump administration, as described in Michael Wolff's "Fire and Fury: Inside the Trump White House."