Jared Kushner’s finances are being investigated by Special Counsel Robert Mueller as part of his Russian election meddling probe, the Washington Post has claimed citing anonymous sources
Jared Kushner’s business dealings and finances are being investigated by Special Counsel Robert Mueller as part of his probe into Russia’s meddling in the 2016 election, the Washington Post reports.
Kushner, Donald Trump’s son-in-law and one of his favored advisers, as well as other business associates close to the president and his campaign are being looked into by Mueller, anonymous sources told the newspaper.
The Post reports the other members include: ‘former national security adviser Michael Flynn, former campaign chairman Paul Manafort and Carter Page, who was listed as a foreign-policy adviser for the campaign.’
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Allegations Kushner’s finances are being studied as part of the investigation come after it was reported last month the team behind the probe were examining meetings he had with Russian Ambassador Sergey Kislyak and a Russian banking executive late last year during the presidential transition.
That news was also reported by the Washington Post. The newspaper reported people close to the investigation said Kushner was: ‘being investigated because of the extent and nature of his interactions with the Russians’.
Kushner’s lawyer denied the latest allegations on Thursday in a statement.
‘We do not know what this report refers to, ‘ Jamie Gorelick said.
‘It would be standard practice for the Special Counsel to examine financial records to look for anything related to Russia.
‘Mr. Kushner previously volunteered to share with Congress what he knows about Russia-related matters.
‘He will do the same if he is contacted in connection with any other inquiry.’
