Watchdog group sues Trump administration over Jared Kushner's role in government
Photo: NBC NewsHow the sides differ Left sources emphasize alleged conflicts of interest; alternative sources add the Appointments Clause argument and, in one case, Kushner's diplomatic envoy role and profit-seeking.
Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington (CREW) has filed a lawsuit challenging Jared Kushner's work in the administration of his father-in-law, President Trump. The Hill reports the suit was filed on Wednesday and seeks to bar Kushner from holding his government position and exercising government authority, arguing this violates the Appointments Clause. NBC News says the suit charges that Kushner has numerous conflicts of interest. Truthout describes the suit as seeking to remove him from an envoy position and links it to scrutiny of conflicts tied to his diplomatic efforts, mentioning profit-seeking.
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NBC News presents the suit as a conflict-of-interest case, saying the group charges Kushner has numerous conflicts of interest.
The Hill focuses on the legal argument under the Appointments Clause; Truthout stresses Kushner's envoy role, profit-seeking and conflict scrutiny.