US officials 'briefed Jared Kushner on concerns about Wendi Deng Murdoch'

Murdoch denies any knowledge of Chinese-funded garden project for which she is alleged to have been lobbying

Jared Kushner, Donald Trump’s son-in-law, was reportedly warned about his friendship with Wendi Deng Murdoch, amid fears she was using the connection to promote China’s business interests.

Early in 2017 US officials urged Kushner, who is a senior adviser to the US president, to exercise caution around Murdoch, according to the Wall Street Journal. Murdoch is a close friend of Kushner’s wife, Ivanka Trump.