Source: Kushner asked to "lay low" after Russia-related reports

A source familiar with the thinking inside the White House told NBC News that a few individuals have even suggested to Kushner that he should “lay low,” in the aftermath of those reports and new revelations that he sought to set up a secret back-channel with Russia. Separately, a White House official, who spoke on condition of anonymity, told NBC News that at least one staffer was speechless when they learned about reports of a purported Russia back channel.

Despite that request, there is no indication that the president shares that view and Kushner remains one of his top advisers. “Jared is doing a great job for the country,” the president told The New York Times Sunday. “I have total confidence in him. He is respected by virtually everyone and is working on programs that will save our country billions of dollars. In addition to that, and perhaps more importantly, he is a very good person.”