Kushner met with West while traveling with his wife, Ivanka, who accompanied her husband to the meeting, the Times reports. West was camping with his family at the time, but West’s spouse, Kim Kardashian West, did not participate in the meeting. West could still have an outsize impact on the race, however, in battleground states, playing spoiler to Trump or Biden. TangentThe Wisconsin state Democratic party challenged West’s election filing in the state, arguing the paperwork was submitted late and included phony signatures. Further readingKanye West, who is pursuing a spot on the 2020 ballot, met with Jared Kushner - (New York Times)Republican operatives are helping Kanye West get on general election ballots (CNN)Republicans Aid Kanye West’s Bid to Get on the 2020 Ballot (New York Times)Bice: Wisconsin Republicans help Kanye West in his attempt to get on state presidential ballot (Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel)Here’s Where A Kanye West Presidential Run Could Play Spoiler (Forbes)

Source: Forbes August 12, 2020 16:32 UTC