Mexican leaders are not optimistic about Jared Kushner's diplomatic visit: 'He is very weakened and

[Judi Lynn]

Mexican leaders are not optimistic about Jared Kushner's diplomatic visit: 'He is very weakened and he is going to get weaker'
Reuters and Bryan Logan
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MEXICO CITY (Reuters) - Senior White House advisor Jared Kushner began a visit to Mexico on Wednesday to try to fix rifts over trade, drugs and immigration but many in the host country were skeptical he could repair the damaged relationship.

Mexican diplomats and opposition leaders said that although Kushner, President Donald Trump's son-in-law, is seen in Mexico as dovish, tensions are running high.

Kushner is also perceived in Mexico as having lost power in the White House after a dispute over U.S. government security clearance.

"He is very weakened, and he is going to get weaker. More than anything, what he comes to say here will be contradicted by Trump the next day," said Agustin Basave, a senior opposition lawmaker in the Party of the Democratic Revolution.

More:
http://www.businessinsider.com/jared-kushner-in-mexico-on-diplomatic-visit-2018-3?r=UK&IR=T

LBN:
https://www.democraticunderground.com/10142007313

[democratisphere]

1. Kushner is toast. Time for him to move on and out of the WH.