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NYT: Kushner and Kelly Face Off over Security Clearances

HeadlineFeb 21, 2018

President Trump’s son-in-law and senior adviser Jared Kushner is reportedly facing off against White House Chief of Staff John Kelly over his limited interim security clearances. Kushner has been tasked with overseeing a Middle East peace process, in addition to an array of other high-profile responsibilities, including U.S.-China relations. Yet he is one of dozens of White House officials who have been accessing classified information using limited interim security clearances, as the FBI has refused to grant them full security clearances due to issues in their background checks. Among others denied full security clearance was former Staff Secretary Rob Porter, whose clearances were held up because of serious accusations of domestic abuse against both of his ex-wives. Chief of Staff John Kelly came under massive fire after it was revealed the White House knew for months that domestic violence accusations were holding up Porter’s security clearance. Now Kelly is issuing new guidelines that include revoking top clearances for all officials, including Kushner, whose background checks are still pending.

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