Who is Jared Kushner? Donald Trump confidante and 'calming force'

Jared Kushner, son-in-law of of President-elect Donald Trump walks from Trump Tower, Monday, Nov. 14, 2016, in New York. (Carolyn Kaster/AP

As rumours continue to swirl this week about president-elect Donald Trump’s selections for senior White House and cabinet posts, an influential member of Trump’s inner circle has emerged as a key player in the transition process. A shadowy figure during the campaign, Trump’s son-in-law, Jared Kushner, has reportedly been behind some of the future president’s most important appointments.

Republican strategist Cory Crowley told CTV’s Your Morning that the 35-year-old is believed to be his father-in-law’s close confidante and a “calming force” throughout the campaign.

Crowley said Kushner’s advice to Trump during the final weeks of the campaign turned out to be particularly helpful and could potentially land him an important advisory role in the White House.

Who exactly is Jared Kushner? CTVNews.ca has rounded up some quick facts about the future president’s favoured son-in-law.

With files from The Associated Press