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Ex-State Dept Spokesperson Joins Firm to Defend Israel

6/5/2025

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Vedant Patel, the former State Department spokesperson who staunchly defended Israel's military actions, has taken on a new role as senior vice president at SKDK, a Democratic consulting firm registered as a foreign agent for Israel. In this position, he will focus on press outreach and protecting Israel's image during a time of intense global scrutiny.

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Vedant Patel, the former State Department spokesperson who staunchly defended Israel's military actions, has taken on a new role as senior vice president at SKDK, a Democratic consulting firm registered as a foreign agent for Israel. In this position, he will focus on press outreach and protecting Israel's image during a time of intense global scrutiny.