White House journalist seeks comment from Reid Weingarten on Trump’s selection of outside counsel

White House journalist seeks comment from Reid Weingarten on Trump’s selection of outside counsel The email chain confirms that a Washington Post reporter contacted a potential outside counsel candidate for the Trump administration, but provides no substantive allegations, financial details, or misconduct. It offers a minimal lead—identifying a name linked to the hiring process—but lacks actionable evidence or novel controversy. Key insights: Reid Weingarten was a finalist for Trump’s outside counsel role in May 2017.; Washington Post reporters Ashley Parker and Bob Costa were preparing a story on the appointment.; Weingarten asked whether he could decline or involve Jared (presumably Kushner).