There’s a new report out that Trump wants General Kelly to help him get Jared and Ivanka out of the White House:
CNN – President Donald Trump is asking chief of staff John Kelly for help in pushing his daughter and son-in-law out of the White House, The New York Times reports.
The Times, citing two people familiar with Trump’s views, said Trump has been frustrated with his son-in-law Kushner after his top secret security clearance was downgraded this week and a report came out that officials from four countries had discussed ways to manipulate him during their dealings on foreign policy.
But Trump has told Kushner, who is a senior adviser, and his daughter Ivanka that they should remain in their roles, the Times reported.
Trump has vented at times that the couple should have never come to the White House and should leave, White House aides told the newspaper.
CNN has not independently confirmed the Times’ report. A message left with the White House seeking comment Friday was not immediately returned.
Trump’s only virtue is loyalty, and nothing gets more loyal than family. So to be frank, this report sounds nothing short of crazy to me. I just don’t know that I find it even remotely believable.
If it does turn out to be true, however, that might be the most epic scandal to hit the White House.
In a related note, Mueller is now investigating whether Trump’s policies have been influenced by his son-in-laws foreign business ties:
BREAKING: Special Counsel Robert Mueller investigating if Kushner's foreign business ties influenced Trump's policies, according to sources familiar with the investigation. pic.twitter.com/loSEEG5JFW
— MSNBC (@MSNBC) March 2, 2018
Is there anything Mueller isn’t investigating now? Good grief.