03-06-2019, 01:51 PM
I know this topic has appeared here and there in partially related threads, but I figured we could talk about it on its own.
Recent reports suggest Trump pushed for Ivanka and Jared to receive security clearances despite reservations.
https://www.cnn.com/2019/03/05/politics/ivanka-trump-security-clearance-pressure/index.html
While Trump has the authority to grant it without an FBI background check, the optics of giving his family security clearances without proper vetting would have been bad. Reports say Trump ordered John Kelly and WH counsel Don McGahn to grant them. When they refused given some concerns, Trump did it himself.
Jared's application was scrutinized given the number of revisions, including going from 0 foreign contacts to over 100 after rounds of revisions. Ivanka denied that Trump had anything to do with her or her husband getting a security clearance.
Yesterday, the White House refused to released documents to the House Oversight Committee regarding this, citing the need for privacy of a "executive department employee" (Jared Kushner). The House will likely issue a subpoena.
Given the unique circumstances of family members working in the White House, where do we draw the line? Do we accept that the President's son in law is just a private citizen and employee, or does his connection and the issues and potential nepotism warrant investigation?
Recent reports suggest Trump pushed for Ivanka and Jared to receive security clearances despite reservations.
https://www.cnn.com/2019/03/05/politics/ivanka-trump-security-clearance-pressure/index.html
While Trump has the authority to grant it without an FBI background check, the optics of giving his family security clearances without proper vetting would have been bad. Reports say Trump ordered John Kelly and WH counsel Don McGahn to grant them. When they refused given some concerns, Trump did it himself.
Jared's application was scrutinized given the number of revisions, including going from 0 foreign contacts to over 100 after rounds of revisions. Ivanka denied that Trump had anything to do with her or her husband getting a security clearance.
Yesterday, the White House refused to released documents to the House Oversight Committee regarding this, citing the need for privacy of a "executive department employee" (Jared Kushner). The House will likely issue a subpoena.
Given the unique circumstances of family members working in the White House, where do we draw the line? Do we accept that the President's son in law is just a private citizen and employee, or does his connection and the issues and potential nepotism warrant investigation?
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