Jared Kushner, CEO of Kushner Companies, who is married to Trump’s daughter Ivanka, may have played a role in Corey Lewandowski’s dismissal as Donald Trump’s presidential campaign manager, multiple news reports. Donald Trump’s children Ivanka, Donald jr. and Eric reportedly supported Kushner and Lewandowski dismissal.
Lewandowski was fired Monday amid flagging poll numbers and mounting scandals surrounding the campaign, improbable victory in the Republican primaries, The Washington Post reports.
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Daily Beast cited an anonymous source said Lewandowski flipped out after social media director Dan Scavino bought a laptop with Kushner’s permission without asking Lewandowski.
According to AP Kushner is very deeply involved in Trump’s campain. He helped select potential running mates and influenced the campaign’s policy, fundraising efforts and data strategy. He even joined an hour-long meting between Trump and House speaker Paul Ryan last month. Kushner also reportedly contacted Henry Kissinger to discuss Trump’s foreign policy.
