Trump raises nepotism concerns, appoints son-in-law senior adviser

Republican President-elect Donald Trump has appointed Jared Kushner, a New York businessman married to his daughter Ivanka to serve as his senior adviser in the White House.

The appointment of Kushner who served as Trump’s top campaign adviser is expected raise concerns about conflict of interest and nepotism.

Reacting after the appointment, Trump said in a statement on Monday that he is “proud to have him in a key leadership role in my administration”.

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“He will be an invaluable member of my team as I set and execute an ambitious agenda, putting the American people first,” he said of Kushner.

With his new appointment, Kushner will now join Chief of Staff Reince Priebus and Chief Strategist Steve Bannon in implementing Trump’s domestic and foreign policies.

 

 

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