Senators Investigate Witkoff's UAE Ties, Potential Tech Deal

Senators Elizabeth Warren and Chris Murphy are raising alarm over former U.S. Special Envoy to the Middle East, Mr. Witkoff, who they suspect may have used his position to aid the United Arab Emirates in acquiring sensitive U.S. technology, potentially for personal gain. The senators, citing inaccurate financial disclosures, sent a letter to White House officials and ethics watchdogs, just before Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salmans meeting with the President. Mr. Witkoff, a billionaire real estate investor and Trump family partner, became special envoy despite limited diplomatic experience. He reportedly advocated for the export of advanced AI chips to the UAE, following a two billion dollar investment from a UAE-backed firm in his cryptocurrency company. The senators suggest a possible link between his official actions and personal business interests. The Daily News Now! — Every city. Every story. AI-powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.