President-elect Donald Trump has made it clear that he cares about his family above just about everything else. Loyalty is one of his most valued attributes in a person, and the Trump family has always stood together.
The pride he has in his family was exemplified Monday, when he announced his 35-year-old son-in-law Jared Kushner will be named a senior advisor to his White House administration.
“Jared has been a tremendous asset and trusted advisor throughout the campaign and transition and I am proud to have him in a key leadership role in my administration,” Trump said in a statement.
Kushner and his wife Ivanka Trump recently purchased a home in Washington D.C., further evidence of his close involvement with Trump’s presidency.
While this move was expected after Kushner’s heavy influence throughout the campaign, the official appointment raises many questions from Trump supporters — and critics.
Who is Jared Kushner? Here are four things you need to know about the president-elect’s newest senior advisor —
#1 – He served as a key advisor throughout the campaign
Kushner could often be seen by Trump’s side throughout much of the campaign, and became known by some as a secondary campaign manager. It’s been reported that Kushner was screening Trump’s calls on election night and was described as Trump’s “eye and ears” during the campaign by communications director Jason Miller.
When Trump met with President Barack Obama at the White House, Kushner was there chatting with Obama’s Chief of Staff Denis McDonough. He’s been close to the President-elect throughout much of the presidential process, and it’s clear his opinions are highly regarded by his father-in-law.
#2 — He is a successful businessman on his own
Similar to his father-in-law, Kushner is a successful business man and real estate developer. He is the executive of Kushner companies, which oversees multiple real estate properties. According to the company’s website, he is the owner and manager of a staggering 20,000 apartments, 13 million square feet of office space and industrial holdings.
But his success doesn’t stop there. At the young age of 25, he purchased The New York Observer, and has developed stakes in multiple businesses, including his brother’s venture capital firm Thrive Capital, which invests in technology companies like Instagram, Paperless Post and Group.Me.
Although he is widely successful, Kushner has announced plans to divest his holdings and resign from Kushner companies in order to join the Trump administration.
#3 — Conflict of interest attacks
The mainstream media has been attacking the President-elect’s administration moves for months. Kushner is no different.
The liberal media is claiming there could be a conflict of interest with Kushner’s business ties, despite Kushner’s announced plans to divest his private assets.
Critics assert that many of his business dealings involve foreign investors, which they claim — without evidence — could affect how he advises Trump on international relations.
But Kushner’s lawyer released a statement over the weekend detailing Kushner’s plans to resign from his position as chief executive of Kushner Companies and as publisher of the New York Observer. He plans to divest “substantial assets” upon taking a position in the West Wing.
In an effort to be as transparent and ethical as possible, Kushner additionally plans to file a public financial disclosure form to ensure critics that he will not influence policy with his business interests in mind.
But regardless of the clear disaffiliation with potentially controversial business dealings, critics likely won’t back off until his nomination process in complete.
#4 — Anti-nepotism laws controversy
Conflict of interest claims aren’t the only attempt sabotage Kushner’s appointment that critics have jumped on. Democrats are twisting a 1967 anti-nepotism statue to attack Kushner.
However, it’s a stretch.
The law was created after President John F. Kennedy appointed his brother as attorney general, and clearly states relatives are prohibited from joining a president’s cabinet.
But Kushner has been nominated for a senior advisor role, which is not part of the President’s cabinet.
And the proof of the legality of Trump’s appointment of Kushner lies in an unexpected place: former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton.
A court ruled in 1993 allowing Hillary Clinton to be appointed to Bill’s administration in order to work on her failed health care reform, debunking any claim that relatives cannot be appointed to White House positions.
Even Clinton pal David Brock defended Kushner’s appointment in a statement. “Kushner appears to be taking the proper steps regarding the ethics and disclosure requirements for federal employees,” he told The New York Post.
The president-elect is expected to address and diminish these criticisms on Wednesday, in his first official news conference since his victory in the presidential election.
Despite the attacks, Trump shouldn’t have any problem appointing Kushner — a nomination widely celebrated by Trump supporters.
— The Horn editorial team
I voted for and am happy Trump won. I feel a bit confident in the nation again. I like how Trump works at keeping good jobs here in the U.S.. Trump is like an old school Democrat from 50 or 60 year ago. He wants a safer nation and folks working. My only concern with Kushner is that I hope that he didn’t stop N.J. Gov. Christie from getting an appointment in the administration. Christie and his wife campaigned hard for Trump in parts of Pennsylvania. Christie was the U.S. Attorney who convicted Kushner’s father a decade ago.
BOBBY KENNEDY WAS HIS BROTHERS’ AG….SO WHAT?IF HE CAN’T DO THE JOB…..TRUMP ……YOUR FIRD.
Sorry, but Christie is a political skunk. Trump doesn’t need those kind of problems. He has enough on his plate.
Very good post, Main Street.
Here’s to a great time in American history and to our new president and his administration. God bless America !
I, like you, am very disappointed that Gov. Christi is nowhere to be seen in the Trump administration. Perhaps there are old hard feelings but no one worked any harder for a Trump success, than did Chris Christi.
Good luck to the Governor and his family in the future. And thank you for what you have done for our country, Sir.
I’m 70 years old and since John F Kennedy was President of the United States I have not voted because I was not happy with any of the candidates. Now I voted for Trump and I’m confident again in this nation. I feel happy again and look forward to eight years with Donald Trump.
Amen! And I’m praying for you to have many more years of health and life to enjoy this new administration and the God given blessings to our country! GOD BLESS YOU AND OUR AWESOME COUNTRY!
I agree with you. I feel that Trump will be one of the five greatest presidents ever elected! I have so much HOPE now that Trump is our commander in chief! Please God — help him !
Agree 200%…I truly believe he will get a lot accomplished in the next 8 years!!!
Right
The trump family has to be fair to Chris
Chris just do his job
It does not a matter who he has to put in jail
I suppose the Dumbocrats will attack Kushner by claiming he is ant-Semitic. If that fails, then I’m sure they can find a minority renter of one of his 20,000 units who will say they were traumatized when Kushner frowned at them 5 years ago.
It is a shame this brilliant young man will divest himself of his business interests. For the average Washington “public servant,” who spends their life feeding at the public trough, this requirement may not be burdensome. But being stripped of the fruits of one’s years of real-world labor is difficult for those who aspire to a life outside D.C..
And finally, how wonderfully rich to have the Dems argument against nepotism de-fanged by Hillary’s old appointment to her old role for creating her infamous “Hillary-care” flop.
Life gets better and better under President-Elect Trump.
Mr.Trump will complete his mission and the USA as well as the rest of the civilized world will be much better off.
Those groups intent on destroying those of us who are intent on living with a set of values based on Christian/ Judeo fundamentals should be taken out.
AMEN!!
Jared Kushner is openly Jewish. George Soros covered his Jewish roots by pretending another man was as his father, whom Schwartz Soros help execute and rob and steal from Jews.
JFK appointed his brother to the cabinet as Attorney General. Though a subsequent law forbids family in a cabinet position it doesn’t disallow such as serving as an advisor.
If “God” was on Trump’s team, there would be something wrong with him. Trump knows the laws and he is abiding by them. People are worried he has no replacement for Obama Care. Do you actually think he would appeal something and not have a
replacement, Relax – he has it under control more so than it has been for the last 8 years.
Replacement? We don’t need no stinking replacement! Destroy Obunghole care and de-regulate. Those cockroach “insurance” companies would then actually have to compete for our business. Nothing could be better. The only “regulation” that should be in place is the pre-existing condition prohibition – as a punitive remedy for the last eight years’ damages.
I don’t think any politician should appoint members of his own family to high paying jobs in the government. I voted for Trump and hope he does what’s best for this country. People voted for change not Mr. Trump. If the Democrats had any other candidate than Hillary they would have the White House. Now let’s hope Trump doesn’t blow the chance for true change in this country. Notice I didn’t say our country because it has belonged to corporate America for a long time. It’s time to make it our country again.
I think you should review all the data. Frist his currant salary is many time greater than the gov salary he would be entitled to, but he may not take a salary. The law does not apply because he is not a family member, he is only related by marriage. Why is it that we only want failures in this position, If someone is very successful than he must become unsuccessful ( get rid of all his successes because it would be a conflict of interest). How are we ever going to get knowledgable people in government when we want to take everything away from them, this just not make sence.
Jared Kushner will be an unpaid advisor.
I think that since he is divesting himself of his successful business interests he will be taking a serious cut in his income as an adviser to the President. Maybe he cares about the country and feels he can contribute to the success of President Trump.
Present Trump and Jared are not getting paid
ARE YOU ACTUALLY SAYING THAT GOV PAY CHECK IS HIGHER PAY THEN WHAT THIS YOUNG MAN IS MAKING NOW-WOW, GLAD YOU VOTED “RIGHT’ BUT WHAT A STUPID COMMENT
There is no gov’t job that pays what this young man was making. He has stated he will not take a salary as an advosor.
Just hold tight to your seat and you will see good things happen very soon…
If November 8th til now hasn’t given people an insight as to what PRESIDENT TRUMP can and will accomplish then they haven’t been looking or listening. Wake up Americans!!!
President Elect Trump deserves to have the Council of those he trusts and relies on – Obozo the “Big Eared” Clown had Jarret and Rice so President Trump deserves the same opportunity – the opposition is just concerned that President Elect Trumps Council will far out perform and out shadow those of his predecessor.
I am so happy about President Trump Obama can talk but cannot act
He’s so jealous of Trump .Trump is not even in office yet and already accomplished more than Barrack.
WELL SAID..AGREE!!
I,m happy for the new leadership in Washington!!!
Kushner probably would be a great American leader one day if the Democrats and the media doesn’t cause him so much heart until he loose interest. The same with our Vicente President. Both are brilliant.
THE METHOD THAT THE DEMOC..RATS CONSTANTLY EMBRACE IS ATTACK, ATTACK, ATTACK, WHEN THEY CAN’T FIND ANYTHING ELSE THAT THEY CAN USE AGAINST A CREDITABLE CANDIDATE IS TO BRING INTO PLAY THE RACE CARD AND TO SLANT AND DAMAGE ANYONE THAT HAPPENS TO BE IN THEIR WAY!
excuse me: Perhaps you have missed all the attack, attack, attack, events that the Republicans used on the President. It does not matter who is the President, it is simply unbelievably rude for a member of the house to shout out “you lie” while the President is speaking. And, what do you call “jail….”, if not a Republican attack. I respect your right to your political choices. These do not allow you to ignore the attack strategy that was use on Clinton — especially, if you do the research, you will find that the attacks were lies. Lies that are repeated over and over again have a way of the mind starting to treat them as fact. I sure hope no one does this to you.
You can say that about the …Rats .No matter they they get low and attack the American people knows the truth finally .
WOW, YOU’RE AN IDIOT-EVEN WHEN THE ‘FACTS’ ARE SHOVED IN YOUR FACE-YOU DENY-UNBELIEVABLE-STUPID IS AS STUPID DOES-SHAME
Since I always vote, and support, the “person”, NOT the party, I’m relying on Hope! Hope that things will turn out as they should!
I think that the nepotism law has no influence here since Jared Kushner is of no relation to the PEOTUS. I don’t feel that an in-law really counts. If DJT feels that he is the best choice, so be it.
Senior advisor is laughable. I wish Trump success but get somebody with real world experience that has dealt with the problem countries!
A senior advisor isn’t necessarily a foreign policy advisor. Kushner has a lot of business experience and is younger and seems much more in touch with technology and the issues affecting young people. What’s laughable is someone with our bonafides disrespecting others with no knowledge of their resume or capabilities.
And so, David, is it your position that Mr Kushner does not have that “experience”?
And if that is, in fact, your position … From whence does it come?
Kushner has been an envoy throughout the Middle East,especially Jordan,Egypt and some of the Emirates.As he also has Israel links he may have the onlyperspective for a peace plan,i.e.actually remembering that Jord`an is over 80% Palestinian,as that country was created by te Brits to get tge Hashemites out of Arabia,leaving it only to tge Saudi family (and the Brits wanted their oil-it was created first as Transjordan as it was east of tge river,then Jordan as te Brits were afraid te majority Jews in tge land west of the Joradn would remember that tge League of Nations and the Brits had not given them their promised share of what was called Palestine under the Turks;this “sharing” reborn under the UN but they got the Jews to agree to yet again share the 20% of the land remaining after Jordan was created.The Arabs decided the Jews get nothing and attacked in 1948 when te UN voted for partition. The truce left Jordan with illegally holding oart of tge land west of the river,i.e.”the West Bank.”After 19 years te Arabs attacked again (same 6 countries,including Joradn,only after 6 days tge Jews had Sinai,Gaza and the West Bank (in other words,tge Jews took back the Jewish section of Jerusalem which they actually had kept when the Romans took most as slaves around 120CE.From1967 until now-over 50 years te Jews controlled the land that had been theirs until 1948-WHO ARE THE REAL “SETTLERS?”>As the Jews have alresdy returned Arablb land where over 98% of them live,if Jordan recognized te true majority it contained Israel could exist along side a majority “Palestinian state” that so many have demanded.
The above comment had more spelling and grammar errors.
Nepotism is a dangerous thing. It has the potential for huge abuses, and at a minimum gives a very poor impression. Still not convinced? Look at what happened to Chris Christie. Back when he what was a US attorney he prosecuted Kushner’s father. Revenge is a dish that tastes best when eaten cold. How’s your political future looking Governor Christie? Blood is thicker than water and while Christy was first to give his full backing and support to Trump when no one else believed in him, he’s still on the outside looking in now.
Jared Kushner will be an unpaid advisor.
God called Trump, so yes I trust his judgement,
In Trump we Trust!!
Kushner comes from a family of crooks, just like Trump did. Kushner’s father is a convicted felon for corruption and bribery. That by itself does not disqualify him, but Trump is not draining the swamp, he is filling it with his relatives and friends, just like Sadam Hussein did in Iraq. It seems he is building an nepotic autocracy and oligarchy, neither of which the US needs. Why does Trump need so many advisors around him in the White House? He now has two Chief of Staffs, and five “senior advisers”. It must be because he realizes he is in over his head, knows nothing about governing, and hopes someone else knows what to do. God save bus from amateurs, at least in running a Government.
where have you been for the last 8 years? Corruption is not having an unpaid family member around to offer advice! Corruption is selling out to the Castro boys and Iran! while Jarret cannot find anything wrong except cops kill black criminals too often!
Paul , go back to where ever you came from. Im sure the fence still has the hole there . Hitlery is your choice , she was the worst of the worst . Go wipe her —- she is waiting for you. Freebees are over.
guess we know who you voted for. suggest you at least give him time to be sworn in
The biggest crook in Washington has been the Clinton’s. Paul have you forgotten Joseph Kennedy are you too young about that one? If Trump wants more opinions in his white house, I am all for it. Unlike Barry who doesn’t listen to anyone but himself.
That’s because he knows everything.
Paul, where are you coming from? How did you vote? Your concerns are noted–for what there are worth. Now try and see the good and positive things President Elect Trump will do as our president.
I suggest you give the man a chance. He isn’t even in office yet and already has helped so many by keeping auto makers here. If he needs someone he can trust completely so be it. He is walking into a war zone and Kushner will have his back. I have never been more excited about a president. Gob bless and God speed Mr. Trump.
2 Chief’s of Staff? Who’s the other one?
Obama’s administration was the absolute model of corruption! Most of his “executive orders” were ILLEGAL! He had no right to make them!! Hillary was just as corrupt, and just as much of a bully (forcing Obamacare on all of us whether we wanted it or not) as Obama’s administration! If she had been elected, we would have had 4 more years of Obama. He might not have been in the White House anymore, but he would have been very close by and pulling her strings! That’s why he’s so mad about Trump winning. He knows Trump won’t listen to him on anything! So far I haven’t heard one single lie out of Trump, but Obama and Hillary couldn’t tell the truth about anything if their very lives depended on it! Trump may not have much experience, but he has a lot of common sense and a good knowledge of right and wrong and isn’t afraid to act on it, and that’s exactly why he was elected! We were sick and tired of all the LIES! If he thinks his son-in-law will be helpful to him, that’s fine by me. The fact that Trump really trusts him is fine by me too! I am so excited at having a grown up in the White House FINALLY, I can hardly wait to see him sworn in so he can get to work with all his wonderful plans for this country! I especially am looking forward to the voiding of all of Obama’s many ILLEGAL edicts!
If you know so much about running the country by disqualifying those Trump wants …why did you not run and show everyone you know more than they do?
If Hillary had won it isn’t much of a stretch to believe she would have had Bill Clinton serving in some capacity.
It sounds like America is getting a great deal by allowing this young American to serve his country in an advisory role to the president. Yes, he needs to submit a financial disclosure. We would have demanded that if Hillary had been assembling her cabinet right now. Just the same, Jared will likely be one of the rising stars of the Trump administration. He is of a younger generation than most of the other Trump appointees. That’s important. He will bring a generational perspective to administration decisions. He might even be in line to succeed President Pence in 2032.
At one point hillary said she would put bill in her adminastration. When she caught flack over that, she backed off. Bill had hillary in his administration so she could run her health care plan.
Another great move. We will see through all the lies from the left dogs. Truth will previal with Kusner . No more false bullcrap. Go President Trump !
Ed says ..No .. trump should not have close Relatives advising him One tends to protect close relatives no matter what they do
Yep, you’re right that’s what the man of steel, Joe S said to his useful idiots, and then it took the useful idiots 74 years of getting rid of the evil opportunist destroying their country.
Ed says….Well your concern is noted—-but that is all
Fully agree, bad decision. I voted for Trump but I as a psychiatrist am very much against nepotism. I lived in a communist country of Czechoslovakia where nepotism was wide spread and witnessed how protectionism of individuals instead of country bloomed.
Mr. Kushner accepted this roll as unpaid. He will not benefit financially by it. That’s where it takes it out of the roll of nepotism.
close relative? He’s a son in law.
President Trump has made excellent choices in selecting his advisors and fellow leaders of this country. Thank you President Trump!
It’s scary having Trump, Kushner, etc. who have no experience governing…..we will see soon enough if can keep any of his campaign promises!
He has already started keeping them with all the jobs he’s brought back and saved so far!! He already has Congress working on the wall, working on term limits, and working on several other things he promised, and he hasn’t even been sworn in yet! He’ll keep his promises. At least he’ll try hard! Which is a LOT MORE than Obama ever did!
When you make your decision(s) about Trump and his actions…DO NOT forget that Congress must first approve of and act on his “wanting to do” list. We as voters must some how find a way to dictate to Congress what we as a nation wants. Congress must first make the law (write and vote it in) the President then approves their law and enforces that law or he can veto it. However, Congress can override his veto and if that happens the President still must enforce it. When and if the law is challenged in a court and the trial goes through the process and ends up in the Supreme Court they must first decide if the law conforms to the Constitution then if any previous laws already ruled upon have been found then issue their decision. The result is that no matter what Trump really wants for the nation he may NOT be able to fulfill that desire or promise. What we require is he at least try to the best of his ability and power to keep what we voted for.
What experience did Barry the Bum have?
J Jones-
“no experience governing”?
And what do you think D’OweBama had?
Then there’s The Liar; her “experience governing” was as a petty tyrant and dictator, routinely cursing out staff and the very people sworn to protect her, regularly ranting and raving, losing what passes for her duplicitous “mind.”
If you’ve ever run a business – even FIVE employees – you HAVE governed. In fact, running a SUCCESSFUL business means that you have governed WELL. Trump has HUNDREDS of corporate entities and thousands of employees.
Now, run along…go play on the Interstate…
Trump needs to appoint a civilian from thru out America for something..doesnt matter what..doing that would show true patriotism
Jared Kushner will be a precocious gift to the country. His imminent divestment is similar to a soldier sacrificing temporary absence from family. In his case the love of what he has successfully managed to build. His devotion to the job has an opportunity make him blossom further into becoming a national leader with a business mind. This benefits the country in so many aspects. The president-elect has chosen a trustworthy advisor chained by their joint love for the humble Ivanka. The former needs the reality check of the younger with the truth of functions diverting from propensities toward hubris. It’s a straight-forward propsition.
Amen.
No. He is an Avid Zionist who supports more settlements on Palestinian Land. We need to support America first and not Israel. He will be another Israel Firster. He was only successful in business as a result of his fathers criminal activity.
Every one of his actions will be based on what is best for Israel… Very poor choice, unless Mr. Trump wants to continue fighting all of the wars of the past 15 years on behalf of Israel, using American tax money and American blood. Enough is Enough.Wake up America…
Mike Pag’s- your comments are bit harsh and somewhat unfounded; although it’s obvious you see yourself as a protector of the Palestinians. As an outsider looking it appears you on the wrong side of history and a Muslim sympathizer..
I am on the right side of history. The UN just voted 14 – 0 1 USA abstained in favor of the Palestinians. Using your logic, the whole world is Muslim sympathizers. Muslim extremism is a direct result of 49 years of Zionist occupation of their stolen land and misguided US foreign policy toward Israel. I voted for Trump, his son in law will certainly be in favor of continuing the insanity.
No antisemitism here, right? You need to open your eyes. Israel is a true friend of this country, the only one in the Middle East! Without our help, their whole country would disappear! They would be overrun by Muslims and defeated! They need our help, and they deserve our help! God protects Israel, and the US is one way He protects it! Trump knows that we need them as much as they need us, and I am very happy he intends to help them during his administration! Israel MUST NOT fall! And no, I’m NOT Jewish, but I respect them and their right to have the land God gave them!
The problem I see in some of our American politics is, we don’t elect representatives that want to protect working taxpaying Americans jobs, and taxes they provide for those representatives they think will. These phony elected representatives go to the DC cesspool and are corralled by the big moneyed lobbyist working to exploit, the taxpayers money and have them past worthless
regulations to kill small business and local control. America started the country will working citizens, not with the opportunist we see working for the neocon lobbyist. We need more of the American business type that, want to protect America’s interest and not the lobbyist working for their global master and their deviant cause.
Our biggest problems with Congress is how they are elected. Let me explain…First everything they do as a group affects all of the citizens of this country. BUT, we do not all get to vote for nor against all of the group. So, while this is the way it works in reality each Congress person ends up trading his or her vote for a perk that will keep them getting elected more and more. Further, the overturn of each election does not allow enough new people to be elected to sway the vote. Only about 1/3 of them is ever up for reelection at any one time so the old guard corrupts the new guard and the cycle continues.
Democrat’s want to say a “Conflict of Interest” ? Well, isn’t that calling the kettle black? If you were to check out each Congressman I am sure you would find some type of Conflict of Interest. Isn’t that why they became a Politian? To make money and invest where the tax payers money was going? No one is kidding anyone here. This Conflict of Interest has been going on forever. I don’t believe the people of this country are so stupid to believe our beloved Democrat’s aren’t in it for the money, and not for the people who put them into office.
Want to check on one perk they do…check out “Prison Industries” and who is allowed to own stock.
It is a trap into which Mr Trump is going to step. No one can deny him this appointment; however, the unending criticism from the Democrats who really dislike successful, wealthy, good looking people is another distraction he may well wish he did not have to address on a daily basis.
i do not see any problem in Trump appointing his son-in-law to an advisory role in his administration. Not only does he have a track record of success, he is making a great financial sacrifice as did Trump to serve our country to make it great again. And added to this because of his age, if he does well, he will have many more years to serve our country!
It amazes me how worried folks seem to be about President Elect Trump having no hands on personal experience being a politian. It’s one of the reasons I voted for him! We have been in the hands of experienced politians for many, many years. Look where it got us!
Amen!
In reply to Paul Williamson’s comments, he is entitled to his rather understandable opinion, and as an ex-army man I would have fought to the death for his right to it; however, I remember reading some years ago that some mealy-mouthed people said that Henry Ford knew very little about making cars. His answer was to agree with the critics. He followed this with “but I have a lot of people working for me who do.” Or something very similar. My own version of this is that none of the great conductors could play all the instruments in the orchestra, or probably more than one or two of them. However, they still manage to get the most wonderful music out of the orchestra. Pick up your baton, Don. We are all ears!
I refuse to express my opinion because you do not want to hear anything that makes sense.
I’ve heard a LOT of common sense on this forum. Your post? Not so much!
I am awed by the fact that I yet have to hear one of these Hollywood want to be’s and self appointed despots of us poor dumb Americans say anything at all that comes even close to the truth. The more I attempted to not like Pres. Elect Trump I did research and was shocked over what I found. Yes, he is an arrogant pompous ass with a big ego. But, there is NO evidence of any kind of the alleged wrong doings he is accused of. In fact too many humans, men, women of all denominations, cultures, races; such as Muslims, African Americans, and Mexicans, who have encountered Pres. Elect Trump have nothing other than good things to say about the man.
What I am most concerned about is what seems to be left-wing fascism. As stated by Bernard-Henri Levy, a philosopher and journalist, calls what we have seen over the last eight years, as a political hybrid neo-progressivism, new barbarism or red fascism. Levy argues that it is anti-liberal, anti-American, anti-imperialism, anti-Semitic, and pro-Islamofascist. These practitioners, as we have seen in the case of Woopie Goldberg’s outlandish and rude behavior yelling and screaming at a Trump supporter, never letting the supporter have a say on their thoughts. This is the kind of behavior these low life humans have chosen to be a part of. I used to respect and admire so many of these people; great actors on the “silver screen,” but sadly they appear to be less than ignorant to the truth about most things. They should stick to what they know best, and do their research before mouthing off about something they know little to nothing about. And, by the way, they will never get another dime from me as I will not bother to see another performance of theirs. They really need to keep their stupid and uninformed comments to themselves. What they have done is gain by absolute disrespect for each and every one of them.
TOTALLY AGREE on the above comment. For some reason which I clearly don’t get, these people, whether musicians or actors, as well as a few other select groups, seems to actually believe that they know more about what is best for us, than we do. Their pulpits give them some sway with a section of the population, but standing back one can see their arrogance very clearly. Not sure when Meryl Streep became an expert on anything other than acting in movies, but she has spoken her piece.
Similar comments apply to others in the group in issues of oil and gas development, air quality, global warming, pipeline development etc etc etc. That said, they continue to ride in chauffeured limos, fly on private planes, and use all other conveniences of modern life, while arrogantly telling us what to do, who to vote for, etc.
Time will tell. Give this administration a chance .
All of you sheep have no idea who Kushner really is, but unfortunately you’re going to find out. As the saying goes, “There are none so blind as those who will not see.”
I know exactly who he is but you seem to know something more than we do. If you do then share. I suspect you don’t know anything. Grab your banky and pacy and sit down in the corner because you’re going to be left behind.
Left behind?? You were obviously “left behind” a long time ago as you have no idea what I am referring to and you have been blinded by your own rejection of the truth. There’s a common denominator here you don’t see because you choose not to. Most everything is contrary to what you see and hear and you have to start over, clear your mind, and educate yourself. Remembering that “this is God’s earth and Satan’s world” is a good place to start.
Applies to you too! There are none so dumb as those who will not see. Why don’t you do some actual research on President Trump and learn the truth. And PLEASE don’t go to a propaganda site to get it!
Propaganda site? You mean like ABC, NBC, CBS, FOX,and the rest of the so-called “Mainstream Media”?? They are the REAL purveyors of “Fake News” and propaganda along with the New York Slimes and the Washington Compost. As a matter of fact, I research a lot of people and things and use numerous resources unlike those who push a button on a TV remote and soak up the inane garbage poured into their ears. In case you didn’t know, a brain and a sponge are not the same thing. The sources I use I’ve used for decades and have proven themselves trustworthy over a long period of time. And by the way, I voted for Mr. Trump.
To Arthur, I really love the statement that you made. It really showed your lack of gray matter. Accusing us who voted for Donald Trump of being blind when you have had your head in the sand for eight log miserable years. My opinion of you is definitely not very high. You are a hypocrite. Boy it feels good to call a spade, a spade.
Arthur, I total misread your statement and apologize for the statement I made. I apparently read yours and misunderstood it. Again I apologize.
We had 8 years of obama what may I ask , qualifications did he have , look what he did to our country . Trump loves this country unlike obama . Give him a chance he’s already producing jobs and he’s not even president yet, wait till the 21 you will see good things for America . Can’t understand why dems want to destroy America instead of seeing it prosper .
Look at Valerie Jarrett. She worked in Mayor Daly’s office and was a slumlord. Qualifications????
Iranian born. What more do you need to know(explains a lot about the current disastrous administration).
What concerns me most is, all 3 older children of Trump could not vote for him in the Primary since they we’re not registered Republicans.
Soon after Donald Trump won the Primary, ” HUMBLE IVANKA “appeared with him on Tv and announced a new PONCY Skeem ” Free Child care from Birth to ????? We are still trying to recover from the collapse of the Housing PONCY Skeem and there are a few more to come.
Is Jared Kushner a Democrat or did he convert to Republican? All this is to close for comfort. Humble Ivanka, now with her husband being Senior Councellor and Daddy President she will definitely get anything she wants. Ivanka is also close friend with Chelsea Clinton!!!
You’re incorrect. Eric was a Republican. Don Jr was a Democrat and Ivanka was unaffiliated which she still is today. Ivanka wasn’t asking for “free child care”. She’s asking for “affordable child care”. Big difference. She was also requesting the ability to be able to claim these amounts on one’s taxes. A perfect example of that is my daughter. They have 2 daughters 2 years apart and spent over $10,000 a year in child care. They were only allowed to claim about $2,000 for both of them. Young parents need a break. I’m not sure what a PONCY Skeem is but I’m assuming you mean a Ponzi Scheme. You need to learn what a PONCY Skeem is.
Voting for a party and not the best person is a big step that was taken to destroy the country by the party (both of them) As a matter of history the original was the republican and democrat was the same party. So, I do not vote along any party line this leaves me free to vote for whom I want regardless of his or her party. There are plenty of good and bad people in every party.
It’s been a while, but I don’t remember the socialist democrats objecting to Robert Kennedy, the president’s brother, being Attorney General……my, how different it is when the socialists are rooting for their side. Phony, as usual……..
It was because of the Kennedy’s that the nepotism law was put into affect.
Today 1/10/17 the republicans tried to borrow tons of money from Social Security in a closed session last nite. What a disaster.
I am not disputing what you have posted but if it was closed how did you find out?
A) How is this putz qualified….aside from hinm being the SIL that is?
B) How is he even allowed to take such a position?
Scary times people…..scary times….
Why the name calling. How was Senior Advisor Valerie Jarrett qualified? She had an office job in Mayor John Daly’s office in Chicago for God’s sake.
I would like for you and any others that say he is not qualified to explain how anyone can be qualified in a position that did not exist until now, Trump has never been president before so an adviser to him could not have existed before. You must be one that wanted Obama to continue because he was experienced Not qualified (an organized smoking pot is not a pre-qualification for president) but experienced.
A) How is this putz qualified….aside from him being the SIL that is?
B) How is he even allowed to take such a position?
Scary times people…..scary times….
God Bless , protect and help you president Trump.
You have point excellent advisors and leaders for this Country.
You are the GREATEST Mr. president Trump.
The United States will be forever grateful to you.
When you were elected I was the happiest person on the Planet .
Thank you.
I trust my president.
Trusting ANY politician makes you a fool. That’s exactly why this country is in such a mess. I suggest you read Thomas Jefferson’s writings. He’ll explain it to you. More good reading is the Federalist Papers. Enlighten yourself.
I voted for Mr Trump because I wanted to see what a successful business person could do since I already have seen politicians running the country for so many years. He is fortunate to have an extremely intelligent and experienced son in law whose loyalty is assured willing to act as an advisor and not expect financial gain from the position. So he is relatively young. So are many Americans who will likely relate to this appointment.
Obamacare and H’s attempted HC plan are health care for the party using govt money to build a voter base. They have nothing to do with health care for citizens and taxpayers. Taxpayers have families and need health care just as much as poor people or govt employees and elected officials. Elected officials seem far more bipartisan when they are talking about their perks, retirement,health care then when they are talking about US. The vast majority of citizens, that’s who we are that are treated as ATM. Auto taxpayer machine so they can play politics. Party politics like a bunch of communists who vote party first. And I don’t mean no birthday party, but any and all political parties.
Just think. The dims are planning an attack on Sessions because he was, perhaps a racist. Maybe he was a democrat when and if he was a racist? After all it was the southern democrats that were, still are, plantation owners, the Confederates, and passed and enforced segregation and Jim Crow laws. So who are they to go around calling others names such as racist.
I VOTED FOR DONALD TRUMP AND I DO BELIEVE IT WAS waS THE RIGHT DECISION. i BELIEVE IT WILL BE ! WE NEED A PRESIDENT WHO WILL PAY ATTENTION TO SMALL BUSINESS COMPANY’S WHO STRUGGLE EVERY DAY TO GET AHEAD AND SERVE MANY FAMILIES. WE NEED TAX BREAKS AND WE DO NOT NEED HEALTH INSURANCE THAT WILL DRIVE PEOPLE OUT OF BUSINESS BECAUSE THEY CAN’T AFFORD TO PAY THEIR PREMIUMS. HEALTH CARE IS WAY TO COSTLY AND WE NEED SOMEONE TO REPEAL WHAT OBAMA DID WITH hEALTH CARE. All PEOPLE NEED AFFORDABLE HEALTH CARE AND i HOPE THIS IS ONE OF THE FIRST HANDS OF BUSINESS THAT DONALD TRUMP WILLTAKE CARE. i FEEL HE WILL BE A VERY GOOD PRESIDENT AND BE A PRESIDENT FOR ALL PEOPLE ! i PRAYED DURING THE ELECTION AND i WILL CONTINUE TO PRAY FOR HIM AS OUR LEADER IN COMMAND AND HIS CHOSEN CABINET MEMBERS! GOD BLESS MR.TRUMP AND HIS FAMILY MEMBERS AND AND ALL HIS APPOINTED LEADERS ! GOD PROTECT OUR COUNTRY!
Be prepared for continuous whining from “the nattering nabobs of negativity” for the entire time Trump is in office(if you remember that quoted comment your age is showing). I’ve said all along that if they can’t find anything real to be offended by they will make something up. Gob bless America!
I don’t think family members to the trump should not pertain in our country’s business leave the families out of it no matter who they are.
Trump does not need the job and he probably makes more money in a week than the job pays in eight years. Democrats are mad because their candidate did not win and they lost control in Washington .. Dems are not use to losing so much at one time and so they are trying to throw their weight around and now they are on the other side of the fence minority and it does not fit them in any way so they are making it rough on any Republican they can forgetting about when they shoved a Democrat that they wanted in a particular job through the committees without a “who cares what the Republicans think” this is our pick and he gets the job. I am sure if the Republicans want to they can tell the Democrats to set in a corner and wait for them to ask for their opinions as everybody has one and now the Republicans are in control and they don’t need the Democrats opinion on anything. In other words the Republicans are going to treat the Democrats like the Democrats have treated the Republicans for the last eight years. Shoes are on the others foot and now things don’t fit..Sad for the Democrats but loving the New Republicans…..
This is the time – we Americans have to come together and work with our President. I don’t see anything wrong for President Trump for him to appoint his son – in – law into his cabinet. He and his whole family have shown the World of the Family Value. It’s great that our President can work together with his children. Usually, you don’t see American children would work with their Fathers or Their Mothers. They prefer to work for someone else. They cannot take orders from their own parents, but they can take orders and demands from others!!!
It’s not time for us to teach HATRED, like some famous people do!!! Our country has gone down to HELL for the last 8 years. Let’s work together. It is TIME for us to be UNITED.
My only warning is that he is too close to the Family which makes him a higher target than say someone else in the administration. He could be kidnapped in his abroad endeavors for ransom, or any number of circumstances and arrangements things that would mentally harm the President and the family. If Donald really cared about Kushner, he would not put him in the position except in the following:. Has the President ever considered announcing Stand INN Reps? That is people he appoints for the Office are not really the people in the office, but Stand In as fake Reps, or a type of body guard of a sort to the Real Representatives, of Donald’s Team? This way if something happens, meant to really harm the inner circle, they would not be successful. Instead the Stand Inn Reps, like Secret Service Protectors really Protect the Office of the Presidency.