LOL, Thanks. I just happened to come across this while investigating an issue with a new CPU install. I didn't expect to find politics here on Anandtech. And I am up to 3 now! I am no longer a 1 post lurker!
Welcome to the internet, Mr. 1 post lurker since 2007
Kushner isn't expected to just be an adviser.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news...e-as-a-senior-adviser/?utm_term=.e3a32704c6bc
LOL, Thanks. I just happened to come across this while investigating an issue with a new CPU install. I didn't expect to find politics here on Anandtech.
But I'm sure this won't be one of them.It is entirely possible that present law will be egregiously broken by Trump once he assumes office. In that case he's in trouble. Despite what some think Republicans are hardly united in support of Trump, McCain for example. Given the right offense Trump can be removed.
But I'm sure this won't be one of them.
Oh I see, you just don't understand the laws themselves. ProTip: The law doesn't specify that the party engaging in Nepotism must pay his appointment.
He's 100% in violation of many laws, but he has the pardon to protect him
SEC. 105. (a) (1) Subject to the provisons of paragraph (2) of this
subsection, the President is authorized to appoint and fix the pay of
employees in the White House Office without regard to any other
provision of law regulating the employment or compensation of persons
in the Government service. Employees so appointed shall perform
such official duties as the President may prescribe.
Take a look at this list of White House employees. There are people on list who have a compensation of "0" but are listed as "employees"What government agency will his son in law be employed by, and if he's not getting compensated, how can he be an employee?
In other words, it's not a violation of the law. That doesn't mean it's a good or smart thing to do, but it's not a violation of the law.
Oh goodie, please enlighten us with your vast knowledge and evidence of how he's "100% in violation of many laws". This ought to be good.
The AG reports directly to POTUS. Sr Advisor reports directly to POTUS. Don't see the distinction.
Take a look at this list of White House employees. There are people on list who have a compensation of "0" but are listed as "employees"
https://www.whitehouse.gov/21stcenturygov/tools/salaries
Republicans are not bound by ethical concerns among their own, anyway.
I mean, Kushner is "divesting" his assets by selling them to his mom and will be in a position to influence policy that could favor his family's bottom-line (including business dealings in China and other foreign countries)what ethical concerns are bothering you?
The distinction here would be that you wouldn't need to have special clearances for your son to ask your opinion on something. Kushner, and correct me if I am wrong, will require full clearances etc... to hold this position. It's not an informal capacity like the situation you describe. The legal issue will have to be settled.I'm the President. You are a relative. I announce I intend to ask you for advice. Are you an employee now? If my son asks me for advice do I now work for him?
Legal stuff matters and at this moment Trump can't be breaking any laws. Why? He isn't President. That has to be a thing. Now once he's in office let's see what he does and how he does it.
So if he's not in office how can he be in fact violating law?
I mean, Kushner is "divesting" his assets by selling them to his mom and will be in a position to influence policy that could favor his family's bottom-line (including business dealings in China and other foreign countries)
Trump isn't President yet, what else would we be doing other than speculating?so speculation of ethical issues. gotcha.
the President has wide authority with regards to security clearances... he can basically talk to whoever he wants to about anything without them needing to have formal security clearance.The distinction here would be that you wouldn't need to have special clearances for your son to ask your opinion on something. Kushner, and correct me if I am wrong, will require full clearances etc... to hold this position. It's not an informal capacity like the situation you describe. The legal issue will have to be settled.
As an aside, I personally think Kushner brings a little more stability and levelheadedness which is sorely needed. The flip side to that is it hasn't had much effect up until now so I'm not filled with confidence it will in the future.
Republicans are not bound by ethical concerns among their own, anyway.
"Kushner, who declined to be interviewed for this article, has hired a Washington, D.C., law firm, WilmerHale, to advise him on how to comply with federal ethics laws should he join the White House staff as an adviser to the president."Not only is he Trump's son-in-law...he appears to have the same business ethics...
https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&sou...TPsCz2hkHXBmQvc1A&sig2=XMWAPyw4Hqmbm1BeLoRTww
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/01/21/us/politics/donald-trump-jared-kushner-justice-department.html
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WASHINGTON — The Justice Department has issued an opinion saying that President Trump’s appointment of his son-in-law, Jared Kushner, as a senior White House adviser does not violate federal anti-nepotism laws.
In a 14-page opinion issued on Friday by the department’s Office of Legal Counsel, government lawyers said that the president’s special hiring authority exempted White House positions from federal laws barring the president from appointing relatives to lead federal agencies."
I'm, i'm stunned. How can this be? !!
nah, it's what i expected.
I'm just waiting for trump to select Putin as special advisor for Eastern Europe.Yeah I saw that. Looks like anything goes pretty much.
"Kushner, who declined to be interviewed for this article, has hired a Washington, D.C., law firm, WilmerHale, to advise him on how to comply with federal ethics laws should he join the White House staff as an adviser to the president."
Seems to me that hiring a high powered Washington law firm to make sure you are complying with the law is exactly what the guy is doing, and is exactly what he should be doing. I can either trust the opinion of this firm, or the opinion of some slack jawed redneck on the internet. Tough call at times, but in this case i'll believe the Washington law firm.