Former White House aide condemns Trump team’s handling of Iran talks as malpractice
A former senior White House official criticized Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff for what he called “total malpractice” during failed negotiations with Iran.
In a New Yorker feature, a former White House staffer described the Iran negotiations led by Jared Kushner and special envoy Steve Witkoff as “total malpractice.” The critique centers on a February Geneva meeting where Kushner allegedly dismissed Iranian negotiators and failed to grasp the details of their concessions. The former official said the team lacked technical advisers, even after consulting International Atomic Energy Agency head Rafael Grossi, who was present only as a neutral party.
He also noted Kushner’s tendency to label Iranian offers as stalling tactics, despite evidence that Iran was willing to suspend enrichment. Virginia Canter, a former White House counsel, added that Kushner’s financial ties create conflicts of interest. The article suggests the mishandling may have undermined U.S. diplomatic efforts amid an ongoing six-month war with Iran.
Why it matters
The criticism reveals potential diplomatic failures that could affect U.S. strategy and stability in the Middle East.
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