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Michael McFaul, former U.S. ambassador to Russia discusses the extreme rarity of asking the Russian ambassador for a secret communication channel to the Kremlin and Jared Kushner's naivete if he did so, as is reported.» Subscribe to MSNBC: http://on.msnbc.com/SubscribeTomsnbcAbout: MSNBC is the premier destination for in-depth analysis of daily headlines, insightful political commentary and informed perspectives. Reaching more than 95 million households worldwide, MSNBC offers a full schedule of live news coverage, political opinions and award-winning documentary programming -- 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.Connect with MSNBC OnlineVisit msnbc.com: http://on.msnbc.com/ReadmsnbcFind MSNBC on Facebook: http://on.msnbc.com/LikemsnbcFollow MSNBC on Twitter: http://on.msnbc.com/FollowmsnbcFollow MSNBC on Google+: http://on.msnbc.com/PlusmsnbcFollow MSNBC on Instagram: http://on.msnbc.com/InstamsnbcFollow MSNBC on Tumblr: http://on.msnbc.com/LeanWithmsnbcJared Kushner Secret Channel Query Exceptionally Rare: Former Ambassador | Rachel Maddow | MSNBC

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