NEW: @jonkarl: People close to the president are saying it might be time for Jared Kushner to take a leave of absence from the White House. pic.twitter.com/pIgqkNJNx1
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Administration officials close to President Trump
Donald John TrumpMichelle Wolf in July Fourth salute: 'God bless abortions and God bless America' Graham: Trump's Supreme Court picks 'all winners' Man arrested after allegedly threatening to kill Trump supporters, GOP lawmaker MORE are reportedly pushing White House adviser Jared Kushner
Jared Corey KushnerTrump shapes the landscape in Jerusalem Comedian who allegedly prank-called Trump: If I duped Jared Kushner, so did the Russians The Hill's Morning Report — Sponsored by Better Medicare Alliance — Protests and anger: Washington in turmoil as elections near MORE to take a leave of absence amid recent reports that he is under FBI scrutiny.
The FBI is reportedly interested in Kushner as part of its investigation into Russia’s meddling in the presidential election.
A Sunday report on ABC News’s “This Week” said members of the Trump circle are wondering if Kushner will need to step aside.
Reports last week said Kushner, who is also Trump’s son-in-law, had come under scrutiny in the FBI’s Russia probe over his contacts with the Russian ambassador and a Russian banking executive.
Following those reports, Kushner faced renewed scrutiny after the The Washington Post on Friday said he sought to establish private communication with Russia.
