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Former Diplomat Rates Kushner, Witkoff 'F' for Negotiation Failures

4/16/2026

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Aaron David Miller, a former US State Department negotiator, gave Jared Kushner and Witkoff an "F" for their diplomatic performance.
He highlighted failures in negotiations over Russia and Ukraine and stalled talks between Israel and Hamas amid Gaza strikes.
Miller said that even seasoned negotiators struggle because Kushner and Witkoff did not instill the urgency needed, reflecting a left-leaning view of U.S. diplomacy in the Middle East.

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Aaron David Miller, a former US State Department negotiator, gave Jared Kushner and Witkoff an "F" for their diplomatic performance.
He highlighted failures in negotiations over Russia and Ukraine and stalled talks between Israel and Hamas amid Gaza strikes.
Miller said that even seasoned negotiators struggle because Kushner and Witkoff did not instill the urgency needed, reflecting a left-leaning view of U.S. diplomacy in the Middle East.