White House mounts staunch defense of Kushner

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The Hill

The White House on Tuesday offered a vigorous defense of President Trump’s embattled adviser and son-in-law, Jared Kushner. 

Press secretary Sean Spicer sought to cast doubt on the veracity of media reports that Kushner had sought a secret communications channel with Russia during the presidential transition, while simultaneously defending Kushner’s alleged conduct.

“Your question assumes a lot of facts that are not substantiated by anything but anonymous sources that are being leaked out,” Spicer told reporters during the White House’s first daily press briefing since Trump’s nine-day trip overseas. 

But Spicer also pointed to remarks from senior administration officials that “in general terms ... back channels are an appropriate part of diplomacy.”

He declined to confirm the details of Kushner’s December meeting with the Russian ambassador, including what the president knew and what was discussed.

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