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Raskin Questions Diplomat's Saudi Ties, U.S. Interests at Risk

4/17/2026

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Representative Jamie Raskin (D-Md.) criticized a diplomat for potential conflicts of interest tied to Saudi Arabia.
In a letter, he said Affinity Partners' Gulf investments could compromise the diplomat's ability to represent U.S. interests.
He questioned whether negotiations on the Iran War and human rights in the Middle East would serve American or Saudi clients.
Raskin highlighted the divergence between U.S. strategic goals and those of the Saudi monarchy.

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Representative Jamie Raskin (D-Md.) criticized a diplomat for potential conflicts of interest tied to Saudi Arabia.
In a letter, he said Affinity Partners' Gulf investments could compromise the diplomat's ability to represent U.S. interests.
He questioned whether negotiations on the Iran War and human rights in the Middle East would serve American or Saudi clients.
Raskin highlighted the divergence between U.S. strategic goals and those of the Saudi monarchy.