Trump puts US diplomacy in Kushner and Witkoff's hands despite conflicts
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Updated · Bangkok Post · May 7
Trump puts US diplomacy in Kushner and Witkoff's hands despite conflicts
18 articles · Updated · Bangkok Post · May 7
The pair are handling talks on Ukraine, Gaza and Iran, while avoiding Senate confirmation, disclosure rules and formal ethics oversight.
Witkoff's family-linked crypto venture struck deals in Pakistan, a venue for US-Iran contacts, while Kushner's firm took about $2bn from Saudi Arabia's sovereign wealth fund.
The latest report expands earlier scrutiny of Kushner's fundraising, arguing Trump's reliance on informal envoys risks undermining US credibility, accountability and trust in negotiations.
When a peace envoy's firm is funded by foreign powers, can US national interests truly come first?
What are the national security risks when a top diplomat's personal wealth depends on the nations they negotiate with?