Post: Russia probe current WH official - Guess Who! NBC CONFIRMS

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https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/national-security/russia-probe-reaches-current-white-house-official-people-familiar-with-the-case-say/2017/05/19/7685adba-3c99-11e7-9e48-c4f199710b69_story.html?tid=a_breakingnews&utm_term=.012a1f9f5998

The law enforcement investigation into possible coordination between Russia and the Trump campaign has identified a current White House official as a significant person of interest, showing that the probe is reaching into the highest levels of government, according to people familiar with the matter.

The senior White House adviser under scrutiny by investigators is someone close to the president, according to these people, who would not further identify the official.

The revelation comes as the investigation also appears to be entering a more overtly active phase, with investigators shifting from work that has remained largely hidden from the public to conducting interviews and using a grand jury to issue subpoenas. The intensity of the probe is expected to accelerate in the coming weeks, the people said.

The sources emphasized that investigators remain keenly interested in people who previously wielded influence in the Trump campaign and administration but are no longer part of it, including former national security adviser Michael Flynn and former campaign chairman Paul Manafort.

Who do you think it is?

I have to think that it is Kushner, Trump signals that he is the only one he trusts because he has been involved in all of the international deals he has been doing.


UPDATE: NBC IS NOW CONFIRMING THE WP STORY *********************************************

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	Jared Kushner
	25 (76%)
	Ivanka
	1 (3%)
	Bannon
	1 (3%)
	Cohen
	1 (3%)
	Preibus
	1 (3%)
	Other
	3 (9%)
	Sessions
	1 (3%)
	Tillerson
	0 (0%)
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[NightWatcher]

1. I'm seeing things that point to Jared but I'm hoping for Sessions

[Spider Jerusalem]

2. Sessions isn't a "White House official", he's Attorney General (n/t)

[grantcart]

5. neither is Tillerson

I went back and edited them in because their names were in the article and people mentioned them, but I agree both don't match the report.

Really the only one that really fits is Jared. Cohen is too smart and just joined the circus.

[gopiscrap]

19. me too

although I would love to see Kushner frog marched out of the white house

[grantcart]

25. I would love to see him met at the plane on the way back lol

[gopiscrap]

28. OMG that would be great!!!!

[Mad-in-Mo]

32. How perfect would that be? WOW

[Stallion]

3. I Think Jared, Maybe Session but PLEASE PLEASE Be Tillerson

....because that 's the jack-pot that would send a bunch of these guys away for life ie. the possibility of a conspiracy to open up the Russian oil fields-too speculative right now but that would be the BLOCKBUSTER

[grantcart]

7. I added the name but Tillerson isn't actually a White House Official.

[ProfessorGAC]

46. Why?

Kushner makes things hotter, no?

[Stallion]

48. Quid Pro Quo

exchange of financial benefits for changes in existing US Policy on Russian sanctions. ExxonMobil run by Tillerson had a $600 Billion partnership with the Russian state oil company to drill for Russian oil which was interrupted by Obama sanctions. Kushner could be part of that effort too but the closer it is to Tillerson the better.

[itsrobert]

4. V.P. Pence

n/t

[mhw]

8. Pence was definately connected long ago via Manafort

We know there are a few other "higher up"s to chose from

[Mad-in-Mo]

33. My thoughts too

[mhw]

6. Kushner's name is the one showing up throughout multi blogs

All political sleuths seem to be pointing to Jared Kushner.

They shouldn't have let him out of the country.

[grantcart]

9. He's the only one that is financial woven into everything.

[procon]

10. Shouldn't Trump's name be included?

From the latest breaking news, Trump was trying to reassure the Russians that the FBI investigation would essentially end with Comey's firing and the placement of friendly AG Sessions and a yet to be named FBI head, Joe Lieberman. That's collusion with Trump's name writ large.

[grantcart]

11. Too soon I think

Besides Kushner is EVERYWHERE.

I have been fighting a corrupt life insurance company for 12 years. They have just been sold to the Chinese.

This company which is owned by key relatives of senior Chinese communists. The CEO is married to the grand daughter of Deng Tso Peng.

http://money.cnn.com/2017/03/29/news/jared-kushner-anbang-deal/

[Autumn]

12. Fascinating. Maybe Kushner and Ivanka will skip the plane ride back.

[grantcart]

14. Wouldn't be funny if Ivanka gets a divorce attorney and they blame Jared for everything lol

[Autumn]

15. That would be Hilarious.

[superpatriotman]

13. Rex

Follow the BIG money

[justiceischeap]

16. I can't choose between Kushner and Bannon.

There are just too many options

[Leith]

20. Those Are My Two Choices, Too

I said long ago that Kushner was a top contender.

There might be some names that will surprise us.

[justiceischeap]

21. I don't see how they're not all involved in some way

Even if it's just accessories after the fact

[L. Coyote]

17. Whoever is closest to Flynn, ergo Pence.

[grantcart]

18. Technically Bannon's right hand is closest, been in love with each other for years.

[AntiFascist]

22. Could it be the Director of Oval Office Operations? n/t

[WhollyHeretic]

23. Kushner was the one who pushed for Comey's firing

[grantcart]

24. He was also the only one who urged for a counter attack

[dalton99a]

31. +1

[Guy Whitey Corngood]

26. Satan? nt

[WinkyDink]

27. I'll take "Son-in-Law" for 500 rubles, Alex.

[grantcart]

43. lol

[gademocrat7]

29. Kushner.

[Peachhead22]

30. I voted Sessions, but...

...I pray to all that's good and holy that it's Kushner. Almost anyone else can be fired and thrown under the bus, and accused of "going rogue" to buy Trump a little more time. Except Trump's son-in-law!

[GBizzle]

34. I'm hearing everywhere it's Kushner, and his name comes up on any potential list.

[Buckeyeblue]

35. Jared is the mole

I said this before but he is the informant. Probably started a long time ago.

[Abu Pepe]

36. I think Kushner. Other than Ivanka, he is the closest to Trump and thus in the middle of everything

And I don't think they would go after just Ivanka - unless she is just dirty as hell and Kushner isn't.

[trueblue2007]

37. ALL of them !!!!!!!

[Mr. Ected]

38. There is NO WAY that Jared Kushner would be involved!

Where would he find the time? After all, he's in charge of:

*Middle East peace
*Government reform/Opioid crisis management:
*Criminal justice reform
*Liaison to Mexico
*Liaison to China
*Liaison to the Muslim community

Maybe we need to add:

*Collusion with Russia to throw the 2016 national election

Got to hand it to young Jared, he sure knows how to multi-task.

[workinclasszero]

39. Lets drag this shit show into the light

I can't wait to see Trump and his crime family on trial for treason!

[grantcart]

40. there seems to be a pattern emerging lol

[workinclasszero]

41. Yes indeed

[berni_mccoy]

42. Pence

[flamingdem]

44. bump

[McCamy Taylor]

45. Baron!

[grantcart]

47. DU nailed it 6 days ago