Trump denies trying to get security clearance for his children

[November 16, 2016]    WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Republican President-elect Donald Trump said on Wednesday he was not trying to get security clearance for his children, which would allow them access to classified government information.

President-elect Donald Trump, his wife Melania, daughter Ivanka, son Barron and other family members greet supporters during his election night rally in Manhattan, New York, U.S., November 9, 2016. REUTERS/Mike Segar

"I am not trying to get 'top level security clearance' for my children. This was a typically false news story," the New York real estate magnate said in a Twitter post.

(Reporting by Doina Chiacu; Editing by Chizu Nomiyama)

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