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Is Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner going to be White House chief of staff? [update @ #60]
The Daily Mail ^ | November 10, 2016 | Nikki Schwab

Posted on 11/11/2016 9:47:58 AM PST by EveningStar

While President-elect Donald Trump met with outgoing President Barack Obama, Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner was getting his introduction to White House life from chief of staff Denis McDonough.

This could be a sign that Trump is eyeing Kushner to be his chief of staff.

Kushner is marred to Trump's oldest daughter Ivanka, who also played a pivotal role in the billionaire's campaign.

Kushner and Ivanka Trump also are preparing for their first TV interview since Donald Trump's stunning election victory put them even more into the spotlight.

(Excerpt) Read more at dailymail.co.uk ...


TOPICS: Government; News/Current Events; Politics/Elections
KEYWORDS: bobbykennedylaw; chiefofstaff; ivanka; ivankatrump; jaredkushner; kushner; nepotism; trump; trump2016; trumpfamily; trumptransition; whitehouse
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To: Southern Magnolia

I wouldn’t trust Chris Christie to fetch the donuts, much less any important job.


You may not like Christie, but he was one of the top surrogates for Trump who has a reputation for rewarding loyalty. He earned a seat at the table and while some here will grumble about it, he was pretty damned effective at creating a season of joy for all of us.


41 posted on 11/11/2016 10:26:48 AM PST by volunbeer (Clinton Cash = Proof of Corruption)
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To: Red Steel

Hannity asked Priebus flat out last night if he’d been asked to be COS, and he said those discussions were not happening.


42 posted on 11/11/2016 10:27:39 AM PST by Hoffer Rand (Bear His image. Bring His message. Be the Church.)
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To: EveningStar

No next question.


43 posted on 11/11/2016 10:29:24 AM PST by jmaroneps37 (Conservatism is truth. Liberalism is lies.)
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To: MrShoop
He's not guilty of his father's sins, but I think it is wise to keep him at arm's length.

I've been around New York City too long to place a lot of trust in these people.

44 posted on 11/11/2016 10:32:54 AM PST by Alberta's Child ("Yo, bartender -- Jobu needs a refill!")
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To: catnipman

(((Chief of Staff needs to be a young, energetic person: it’s job that destroys physically, mentally, and spiritually.
Plus, Newt’s level of knowledge and experience is FAR too valuable to waste as head Presidential administrator.)))

you said what I wanted to say but was to wordy when I tried t write it out


45 posted on 11/11/2016 10:33:45 AM PST by PCPOET7
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To: Cobra64

The media has no news....so they make up news. What’s new!!


46 posted on 11/11/2016 10:35:38 AM PST by Sacajaweau
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To: volunbeer
Give Christie credit for one other thing, too. His successful run for the governor's office in a "blue" state like New Jersey was a perfect template for Trump to follow on a national level.

The two of them are very similar in their public demeanor, too. They come across as genuine people because they're not afraid to tell you what they think, and they really don't give a sh!t if it pisses off a lot of people.

47 posted on 11/11/2016 10:36:05 AM PST by Alberta's Child ("Yo, bartender -- Jobu needs a refill!")
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To: volunbeer; GAGOP
Conway would be great in any spot.

I would give Kellyanne Conway just about any position she wanted.

hmmm...

48 posted on 11/11/2016 10:36:54 AM PST by Wayne07
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To: Red Steel

Chris Christie will probably have a slot somewhere. But Trump will end up regretting it. Christie is as easily caricatured as Trump, but not nearmy as clever. He’ll be a lightning rod.


49 posted on 11/11/2016 10:39:02 AM PST by Tallguy
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To: TiGuy22

“Newt said on Hannity the other day he wanted a strategy role being the architect of DJT vision and policies...”

Newt has stated this a couple of times. Maybe a “tzar” position if you will to accomplish this. I do not think he is interested in a cabinet position.


50 posted on 11/11/2016 10:39:19 AM PST by Parley Baer
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To: DoughtyOne

“I don’t trust Newt any farther than I can drop kick him.”

You are entitled to your opinion. However I will trust Trump’s instincts on people over yours any day of the week.


51 posted on 11/11/2016 10:44:17 AM PST by Parley Baer
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To: EveningStar

IMPOSSIBLE; Trump is an anti-Semite. /S


52 posted on 11/11/2016 10:44:19 AM PST by Kid Shelleen (Beat your plowshares into swords. Let the weak say I am strong)
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To: Mamzelle

“No, he would not. He has a habit of going off on absurd tangents. I just hope Trump does not put any treacherous RINOS in place—like Preibus”

My thoughts exactly on Newt. I’ve tried to like him over the years, but he sticks his foot in his mouth every time. I love to listen to history from him, but he just doesn’t have it for some reason. Newt should of been President, but his mouth got the better of him over the years.


53 posted on 11/11/2016 10:49:19 AM PST by upbeat5
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To: FatherofFive

“Newt needs to be part of this administration.”

Yes, Newt Gingrich-———Senoir Advisor to the President

“He would be great as chief of staff.”

Absolutely NOT!

I have always loved Newt, BUT Newt can be a liability (Pelosi/couch) Newt is not “loyal” enough for chief of staff position.

Trump’s son in law, a solid choice.

With Trump’s INCREDIBLE family, why not tap into it.


54 posted on 11/11/2016 10:50:02 AM PST by faucetman (Just the facts, ma'am, Just the facts)
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To: EveningStar

No that would be nepotism.


55 posted on 11/11/2016 10:51:42 AM PST by Georgia Girl 2 (The only purpose of a pistol is to fight your way back to the rifle you should never have dropped)
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To: FatherofFive

No, the chief of staff must and will be a trusted insider.

Besides, New is too old. He needs a job that involves the future


56 posted on 11/11/2016 10:54:37 AM PST by bert ((K.E.; N.P.; GOPc;WASP .... Hilary is an Ameriphobe)
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To: Alberta's Child

Christie has talent and in a way you are right - he was a very unlikely guy to win the Governors mansion of a state like New Jersey!

I don’t know where he lands, but he will land somewhere. We are less than 72 hours removed from one of the happiest moments of my life that was created by a most unlikely hero who worked his butt off like nobody I have ever seen enduring non-stop BS, and already I am reading suggestions that he jettison one of his top surrogates who worked hard to get him elected even when few thought he had a chance?

I know it is not intentional on the part of most FReepers because we are used to chattering about everything, but this is also a form of hubris (on our part) and I know I have been guilty of it too.

We will not like everything Trump does or every person Trump chooses, but he earned the right.

Bottom line -

I know some of you don’t like Christie - too bad.

I know some of you don’t like Newt - too bad.

I know some of you don’t like Rudy - too bad.

They are three of the most important members of Team Trump. We have to get over our past grudges against each of them because they helped create the excitement and optimism that we are feeling now. They earned forgiveness in my book for any past sins. It’s a new day for all of us and they earned a new day as well.


57 posted on 11/11/2016 10:55:25 AM PST by volunbeer (Clinton Cash = Proof of Corruption)
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To: EveningStar

Fox has just announced Chris Christie is no longer in charge of the transition team. Mike Pence has taken that roll.


58 posted on 11/11/2016 10:59:19 AM PST by Toespi
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To: ImJustAnotherOkie

Yeah, one of the cable channels made a documentary a couple of years back where they interviewed all the past Chiefs of Staff. The job sounds like an absolute pain in the arse. Definitely a younger man’s game.


59 posted on 11/11/2016 11:09:03 AM PST by Buckeye McFrog
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To: shotgun; irishjuggler; Georgia Girl 2; All
Yes, it does look like it would be nepotism:

5 U.S. Code § 3110 - Employment of relatives; restrictions
60 posted on 11/11/2016 11:14:18 AM PST by EveningStar
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