The federal probe investigating Russian meddling in the 2016 election is now examining the business deals and financial history of Jared Kushner, senior adviser and son-in-law to President Trump, according to a report Thursday.
The report from the Washington Post, citing unnamed officials, is the first indication that special counsel Robert Mueller’s team is parsing through Kushner’s business dealings. It was reported last month that Kushner’s past meetings with Russian officials were under scrutiny.
Kushner’s attorney said that it is “[s]tandard practice … to examine financial records to look for anything related to Russia,” according to NBC News.
The financial history of other Trump associates, including former national security adviser Mike Flynn, former campaign chairman Paul Manafort and Carter Page, is already being looked at.
The new report follows another from the Washington Post on Wednesday that said the federal investigation is now looking into possible obstruction of justice.
