The White House has defended the decision for the president's son-in-law to visit Iraq.
Jared Kushner is a senior adviser to the president but some have questioned why he is there and not the Secretary of State.
His portfolio has increased over recent weeks with his responsibilities including working on a Middle East peace deal and overhauling the federal government.
White House spokesman Sean Spicer denied that had too much on his plate.
IN: "he has a..."
OUT: "...offered that opportunity"
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