These are the people who are ruling our nation today. Trump is the “Don;” Donny Jr. is the “first lieutenant;” Jared Kushner is the “consigliere:” Ivanka is spending the money.

John Kelly is not a member of this crime family; the first Washington Mafia. Word from the White House is that Kelly and Kushner are in a battle. Kushner does not have a security clearance, and has been given access to the President’s Daily Briefing, among other highly secret information. Kelly maintains the fact that without a security clearance of the highest level, Kushner cannot be allowed to view documents pertinent to our nation’s security. Kelly will lose this battle.

If you haven’t seen any of the “Godfather” movies, you have not only missed some great cinema, you will not understand my premise. Family comes first, regardless of their intellect or ability. If you fight against the family, you will be removed.

Kelly ordered all efforts to obtain clearances for any individual who had not received an affirmative response by last June to end. This would include Kushner.

This all began when Rob Porter, Trump’s former staff secretary, was asked to resign following allegations of domestic violence. Because of these allegations, he was denied clearance. He had access to every document the president reads; or in Trump’s case ‘pretends to read.’

Only a single question remains; how long will Kelly last? Kushner and Ivanka have been lobbying for Kelly’s removal for some time, and the ‘family’ will prevail.

If any of you might be considering a position in the White House, know this. You must be willing to kiss the Don’s ring; pledge unswerving loyalty to him; and be willing to perjure yourself to protect him. Good Luck. So far only Sarah Sanders has passed every test.

Op-ed by James Turnage

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