Trump’s transition team said there is no legal problem with having Jared Kushner serve in the White House because an anti-nepotism law enacted in 1967 does not apply to the president’s staff.
“It is an honour to serve our country. I am energised by the shared passion of the President-elect and the American people and I am humbled by the opportunity to join this very talented team,” Kushner said.
Kushner’s appointment would put him in position to exert broad sway over both domestic and foreign policy, particularly Middle East issues and trade negotiations.
