Republican Lawmaker Breaks Ranks With Trump Over U.S.-Saudi Arabia Nuclear Deal, Citing Israel Condition

Summary

Republican Senator John Kennedy has expressed discomfort with President Trump's civil nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia, citing concerns about timing and the perception of nuclear weapon development, especially after Trump conditioned the deal on Saudi Arabia recognizing Israel under the Abraham Accords. The deal, which aims to provide U.S. companies access to Saudi Arabia's nuclear energy program, now faces further scrutiny and requires congressional approval.