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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsBoom! Some Trump Lawyers Wanted Kushner Out
Some Trump Lawyers Wanted Kushner Out
Aides, worried about complications arising from Russia probe, drafted statement explaining departure
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Peter Nicholas ,Rebecca Ballhaus and Erica Orden
Sept. 11, 2017 8:22 p.m. ET
Some of President Donald Trumps lawyers earlier this summer concluded that Jared Kushner should step down as senior White House adviser because of possible legal complications related to a probe of Russias involvement in the 2016 presidential election and aired concerns about him to the president, people familiar with the matter said.
Among their concerns was that Mr. Kushner was the adviser closest to the president who had the most dealings with Russian officials and businesspeople during the campaign and transition, some of which are currently being examined by federal investigators and congressional oversight panels. Mr. Kushner, Mr. Trumps son-in-law and confidant, has said he had four such meetings or interactions.
Another issue was Mr. Kushners initial omission of any contacts with foreign officials from the form required to obtain a security clearance. He later updated the form several times to include what he has said were more than 100 contacts with foreign officials.
More: https://www.wsj.com/amp/articles/some-trump-lawyers-wanted-kushner-out-1505175772
Aides, worried about complications arising from Russia probe, drafted statement explaining departure
By
Peter Nicholas ,Rebecca Ballhaus and Erica Orden
Sept. 11, 2017 8:22 p.m. ET
Some of President Donald Trumps lawyers earlier this summer concluded that Jared Kushner should step down as senior White House adviser because of possible legal complications related to a probe of Russias involvement in the 2016 presidential election and aired concerns about him to the president, people familiar with the matter said.
Among their concerns was that Mr. Kushner was the adviser closest to the president who had the most dealings with Russian officials and businesspeople during the campaign and transition, some of which are currently being examined by federal investigators and congressional oversight panels. Mr. Kushner, Mr. Trumps son-in-law and confidant, has said he had four such meetings or interactions.
Another issue was Mr. Kushners initial omission of any contacts with foreign officials from the form required to obtain a security clearance. He later updated the form several times to include what he has said were more than 100 contacts with foreign officials.
More: https://www.wsj.com/amp/articles/some-trump-lawyers-wanted-kushner-out-1505175772
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Boom! Some Trump Lawyers Wanted Kushner Out (Original Post)
MelissaB
Sep 2017
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Angry Dragon
(36,693 posts)1. not much difference between 0 and 100.......both have a '0'
bitterross
(4,066 posts)2. Lol. Good one! Don't give them ideas. /nt
Alice11111
(5,730 posts)3. Just give them more rope.