Joins us from trump tower. The president elects soninlaw, what are you learning about his plans to avoid conflicts of interest . And is he even legally allowed to take this position according to antinepotism laws that are in place . Reporter those are the Big Questions, anderson. Donald trump made a major announcement today, tapping his soninlaw Jared Kushner to be a Senior Adviser to the president. There was a lot of discussion about this for several weeks, but officials held a Conference Call with reporters and laid out the case that they believe yes, Jared Kushner is legally able to serve as a Senior Adviser to donald trump despite the fact that he is the president elects soninlaw. They say he does not violate federal antinepotism laws, laws put in place in the 1960s after john f. Kennedy tapped his brother, bobby kennedy, to be attorney general. Later, congress and lawmakers decided that that was no longer something that should be done in this country, so laws were changed. But acc
Choked. A preview of tomorrows trump romney meeting. There are some things you just cant imagine happening in your life. This is one of them. All in starts right now. He choked. Good evening from new york. Im Steve Kornacki in for chris hayes tonight. Donald trump making three major picks for his National Security team. The head of the cia trump tapping representative mike pompeo, a kansas republican who serves on the house intelligence committee. Former army officer who supports the socalled enhanced interrogation techniques and opposing closing guantanamo bay. Best known for his aggressive questioning during the benghazi hearings of Hillary Clinton, accusing her of failing to act when american lives were on the line. Come payo has to be confirmed by the senate if hes going to take over the cia. On the other side theres no confirmation necessary when it comes to trumps pick for National Security adviser, and that would be retired army general and trump loyalist michael flynn. Hes the
We hope that you will hear us out. Earning applause from the audience and a scolding from president elect trump. Is this a real issue or just a weapon of mass distraction . And stronger together . Bernie sanders says he can find Common Ground with trump. Mr. Trump has the guts to stand up to those corporations, hell have an ally with me. A leadership who got them here. Can this man topple nancy pelosi . Hell be here live. Plus, the best political minds are here with insights on what happens next. Hello, im jake tapper in washington where the state of our union is behind closed doors. President elect trump is spending the weekend at his golf resort in new jersey meeting with potential picks for his cabinet. Among those stopping by, onetime bitter faux mitt romney who were now being told is being considered for secretary of state. Also making an appearance today, the new leading contender defense secretary, yesterday, rather, general james ma didntt who is widely respected. All i can say
Murder in court and facing the death penalty. Today new details about his Mental Health history and how authorities once took his gun and then gave it back. Plus, ready to launch . Kim jong un making a birthday threat to fire a missile at the u. S. , and the pentagon is saying it is ready. Good afternoon, everyone, welcome to the lead. Im a jake tapper. Well begin today with politics. In 11 days donald trump will be taken the oath of office right over there on capitol hill. But in many ways his presidency really gets rolling this week with confirmation hearings for some of his top cabinet picks beginning tomorrow morning, including senator Jeff Sessions for attorney general, retired general john kelly for Homeland Security and the president elects first News Conference comes smack in the middle of it all on wednesday morning. Se going to be competing with the hearings of his own nominees. All of this as mr. Trump continues to dance around a direct acknowledgement and specific condemnat
Hardline towers top posts what kind of government are we really going to get . Newly named white house chief of staff is Reince Priebus is here. Plus broadway abuse. Mike pence night on the town ends with a plea from the cast of hamilton. We have a message for you sir. Hearing an applause from the audience and a scolding from trump. Bernie sanders says he can find Common Ground with trump. Mr. Trump has the guts to stand up to corporations hell have an alie. As some democrats plan a revolt of the leadership that got them here. Plus the best political minds will be here on insights on what happens next. Held jobs im jake tapper in washington where the state of our union is behind closed doors. President elect trump is spending the weekend at his golf resort in new jersey meeting with potential picks for his cabinet. Among those stopping by one time bitter foe mitt romney who is now were told being considered for secretary of state. Mr. Trump characterized their meeting as quote extremel