Ivanka Trump to have East Wing White House Office (the First Lady's office)

Now... if you remember LAST episode, Trump was divesting himself of his businesses and putting it in the hands of his kids.

In this week's episode, we learn that Ivanka is going to take over the First Lady's wing of the White House and that she and her husband may move in. So one of the triumvirates of Trump's business empire now has an "open for business" sign on the First Lady's Office and Melania is going to be... where, exactly?

Roles for Ivanka Trump, Jared Kushner come into focus

By Sara Murray and Daniella Diaz, CNN
Updated 8:49 AM ET, Thu December 15, 2016

Washington (CNN)Ivanka Trump is poised to play an active role in her father's administration, assuming some of the duties normally assigned to the first lady.

Trump transition aides are already planning for an "Office of the First Family," in the East Wing where the current office of the first lady is located, sources familiar with the plan told CNN.

Melania Trump is still expected to play a role in the White House. However, Ivanka is expected to have a prominent slot as well. A source said she is likely to play the part of Washington hostess as well as advise her father on issues including family leave to climate change.
"No decisions have been made regarding Ivanka's role," Hope Hicks, Trump's spokeswoman, told CNN.

NyDaily News says

Are you expecting Jared and Ivanka to be the two family members that are most likely to take part in the administration," MSNBC's Joe Scarborough asked Conway.

"I think that's a fair assessment," she responded.

...and yet the family businesses are supposed to be handed over to her and her brothers....

Fox 16 reports that Ivanka may take over "some" of the First Lady duties ...and still run her father's businesses?

I'm seeing some conflict of interest, here.

a reply to: Byrd

Just there?

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a reply to: loam

Only bad when a Republican does it.

Hate to say it Byrd, but already posted here.

a reply to: AdmireTheDistance

That's me. Late to the party!

I'll tell the mods to close this.

This language again....

sources familiar with the plan told CNN

AND,

'This is false': Trump spokeswoman shoots down report about Ivanka getting office in space reserved for first lady

Please add to existing thread.

Thanks for the heads-up Byrd

Closed.