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How the Kushners became crucial West Wing players

How did members of the first family become critical presidential advisers?

04/03/2017 | Rating NR

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How the Kushners became crucial West Wing players

Clip: 4/3/2017 | 5m 34s

How did members of the first family become critical presidential advisers?

As President Trump’s son-in-law, Jared Kushner, goes to Iraq to assess the fight against the Islamic State, the trip highlights the expanding West Wing role of both Kushner and wife Ivanka. How did members of the first family become critical presidential advisers? John Yang offers a recap.

04/03/2017 | Rating NR

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