With Witkoff and Kushner, Trump Has Privatized American Foreign Policy
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TL;DR
- Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner have unofficially managed key U.S. foreign policy issues, excluding the Secretary of State and formal expert briefings.
- Their involvement in Gaza, Iran, nuclear arms control, and Ukraine has been marked by a lack of expertise, departures from traditional U.S. policy, and potential financial conflicts of interest.
- The article argues that their actions have damaged U.S. standing with allies and adversaries, leading to diplomatic failures and a deepening of mistrust.
- The author criticizes the reliance on amateurs in foreign policy, advocating for the importance of professionalism, expertise, and established diplomatic processes.
- Concerns are raised about potential self-enrichment and secret diplomacy, with deals possibly benefiting their families or business associates.