Story highlights Sources suggested Trump was looking into the security clearances for his children

Democrats seized on the issue, launching accusations of nepotism

(CNN) President-elect Donald Trump denied Wednesday he was attempting to get "top level security clearance" for his adult children, despite multiple reports that such a request had been made by his transition team.

"I am not trying to get 'top level security clearance' for my children. This was a typically false news story," Trump tweeted early Wednesday morning.

Trump's tweet comes after growing controversy over his reported interest in getting security clearance for his children -- Donald Jr., Eric, Ivanka, and her husband Jared Kushner.

A source with knowledge of the situation told CNN that Kushner could likely end up with a top national security clearance as a key adviser to his father-in-law, a position he is expected to take. The source said it is likely, but has not happened yet.

I am not trying to get "top level security clearance" for my children. This was a typically false news story. — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) November 16, 2016

Regarding security clearance for the other children, a transition source told CNN that an inquiry had been made, but that it had not yet led to any action.

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