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Trump Considering Kushner for Next White House Chief of Staff - Reports

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WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - US President Donald Trump is considering his son-in-law Jared Kushner to serve as the next White House Chief of Staff, media reported. 14.12.2018, Sputnik International

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Trump Considering Kushner for Next White House Chief of Staff - Reports

01:39 GMT 14.12.2018 (Updated: 12:26 GMT 06.08.2022)

© AP Photo / Evan VucciWhite House senior adviser Jared Kushner listens during the "American Leadership in Emerging Technology" event with President Donald Trump in the East Room of the White House, Thursday, June 22, 2017, in Washington

White House senior adviser Jared Kushner listens during the American Leadership in Emerging Technology event with President Donald Trump in the East Room of the White House, Thursday, June 22, 2017, in Washington - Sputnik International

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - US President Donald Trump is considering his son-in-law Jared Kushner to serve as the next White House Chief of Staff, media reported.

Kushner, who is Ivanka Trump's husband and currently serves as a White House senior advisor, met with the US president about serving as the next White House Chief of Staff, the Huffington Post reported on Thursday citing a top Republican close to the White House.

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The White House did not respond to requests by the Huffington Post regarding the situation, the report said. Earlier on Thursday, Trump said he has narrowed his list of candidates for the job to five candidates.

Last Saturday, Trump announced that Kelly would be leaving the White House at the end of 2018. He did not offer a clear reason for the departure.