MSNBC: WSJ Reports that Trump Lawyers Thought Kushner Should Resign over Russia

‘The Wall Street Journal cites anonymous people familiar with the matter’

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BRZEZINSKI: “So, a new report claims that lawyers representing President Trump in the Russia probe wanted his son-in-law Jared Kushner to step down as senior adviser earlier this summer. ‘The Wall Street Journal’ cites anonymous people familiar with the matter who said some on the legal team worried about complications from the special counsel’s Russia probe. The concerns included Kushner’s dealings with Russian officials and business people during the campaign and transition, some who are now being examined by federal investigators and Congress. Also included, Kushner’s omission of contacts with foreign officials from his security clearance form, which he amended twice. And there was worry about the spread of risk that if Kushner mentioned the probe, even casually in a meeting, aides who heard his remarks could face inquiries from Robert Mueller’s agents. And there was reportedly concern that Kushner might discuss the probe with the President without a lawyer present." 

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