President-elect Donald Trump has named his
son-in-law, Jared Kushner, as one of his senior
White House advisers.
The 35-year-old played a key role in the
presidential campaign and his new White House
job will cover both domestic and foreign policy.
Mr Kushner, who is married to Ivanka Trump, is a
property developer with a wide range of business
interests.
His appointment will be controversial because of
nepotism laws and concerns over potential
conflicts.
"Jared has been a tremendous asset and trusted
adviser throughout the campaign and transition
and I am proud to have him in a key leadership
role in my administration," said Mr Trump.
The New York businessman will be inaugurated
as the 45th president on 20 January.
Members of Mr Trump's team have argued that a
law barring officials from giving government jobs
to relatives does not apply to White House
positions.
