The president’s son-in-law, described in a House committee document as ‘Official 1,’ had ‘significant disqualifying factors,’ according to a White House whistleblower.
By Tom Hamburger , Tom Hamburger Investigative reporter focused on the intersection of money and politics in Washington Email Bio Follow Rachael Bade and Rachael Bade Congressional reporter Email Bio Follow Ashley Parker Ashley Parker White House reporter Email Bio Follow April 3 at 7:18 PM The senior White House official whose security clearance was denied last year because of concerns about foreign influence, private business interests and personal conduct is presidential son-in-law Jared...
Last year, President Trump directed his then-chief of staff, John F. Kelly, to give Kushner a top-secret security clearance, despite concerns expressed by career intelligence officers. “The kinds of concerns that she mentioned are very serious,” he said. “Senior staff at the White House — and particularly relatives of the U.S. president — are incredibly attractive targets for our adversaries seeking to gather intelligence or exert covert influence.”
Kushner’s legal team issued a statement in February saying that “White House and security clearance officials affirmed that Mr. Kushner’s security clearance was handled in the regular process with no pressure from anyone.” Among the nations that discussed ways to influence Kushner were the United Arab Emirates, China, Israel and Mexico, current and former officials said.
“Not one allegation has been proven, and no one has in any way been able to show any foreign influence or improper business investments,” the person said. As president, Trump has the authority to grant such clearances. But congressional Democrats have raised questions about the risks that could be overlooked by such a decision.
The agency was not identified in committee documents. The CIA is the agency responsible for granting White House officials access to government information classified above top secret.
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