>> reporter: this as the appointment of steve ban bannon as trump's chief strategist continues to draw sharp rebuke, critics citing his close ties to the alt-right movement, known for white nationalism and anti-semitism. >> i work closely with mr. ban bannon. he's been the general of this campaign. frankly, people should look at the full resume. i'm personally offended you'd think i'd manage a campaign where that would be one of the going philosophies. it was not. >> reporter: and new concerns over conflict of interest are emerging with trump considering seeking top security clearance for his adult children and son-in-law, according to a transition team source. >> we'll be in new york and take care of the business. >> reporter: no paperwork has been filed, but the children could have access to secure communications technology, travel schedules, and secret service procedures. mean while, trump and russian president vladimir putin speaking by phone. the two men discussing the need for joint efforts in the fight against common enemy number one, international terrorism and extremism. all this as deep domestic divisions remain. anti-trump demonstrators