The New York Times is now alleging that approximately six White House staff members employed the use of private emails. According to “current and former officials,” Jared Kushner, Ivanka Trump, Steve Bannon, Gary Cohn, Reince Priebus, and Stephen Miller reportedly sent or received emails on personal or private accounts.
Details About New Reports
First and foremost, the names of the officials who claim the aforementioned individuals used private emails is unknown. Some may argue this brings the validity of their claim into question, despite claims that anonymity is due to lack of clearance to public discuss the matter. Nonetheless, according to these unknown sources, White House officials should use government issued emails accounts. Apparently, this mandate exists to monitor officials’ interactions. However, under law, White House officials can use private emails if they send work related emails to their government account.
Official Statements on White House Staff and Emails
Yesterday, White House Press Secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders gave the following statement regarding White House officials and the use of their email accounts:
