Jared Kushner came into the government as a senior adviser and “secretary of everything” through an act of nepotism. With his wife, Trump‘s daughter Ivanka, he was given a high-ranking position based first and foremost on his familial relationship with the president. Federal bans on nepotism do not extend to the White House staff. Accordingly, Kushner’s appointment is perfectly legal. It is not however ethical or beneficial for the administration.