NEW YORK - Ten days after his election, Donald Trump's transition to power has every appearance of a family affair, fuelling concerns about conflicts of interest and a lack of experience in the future Republican president's inner circle. "Conflict of interest is an understatement," tweeted Matt Ortega, a member of the digital team for Trump's defeated Democratic rival Hillary Clinton. It was reported -- and denied by Trump -- that inquiries had been made about top-secret clearance for Kushner to be able to join daily presidential briefings. Ivanka Trump's very first televised appearance at the president-elect's side -- in a prime-time interview -- triggered a mini-scandal after her fashion company sent out a message promoting the $10,000 gold bracelet she wore on air. But he also believes that to rely that heavily on immediate family is "offputting for a lot of people."

Source: Bangkok Post November 19, 2016 02:47 UTC