A “brewing power struggle” has emerged between Kushner, the son-in-law who can keep the president “on message”, and Steve Bannon, the ultra-conservative former businessman, described as the power behind the throne. A draft executive order on LGBT rights, aimed at rolling back Barack Obama’s progressive reforms, was circulated last week. The First Daughter and her husband, both keen supporters of gay rights, persuaded Trump to shelve the order, sources said. President Trump continues to be respectful and supportive of LGBTQ rights, just as he was throughout the election,” it said. There are also suggestions that Ivanka Trump and Kushner’s orthodox Jewish faith is being exploited within the White House.

Source: National Post February 06, 2017 14:28 UTC