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Trump Chose Family’s Pakistan Deals Over US-India Ties, Alleges Former NSA Jake Sullivan
Former US NSA Jake Sullivan (Source: Middle East Monitor) (File Photo)
Former US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan has alleged that President Donald Trump weakened America’s relationship with India in favor of advancing his family’s business interests with Pakistan, the Hindustan Times reported.
In an interview with the MeidasTouch YouTube channel, Sullivan said the decision marked a serious setback for US foreign policy.
He stressed that Washington had invested decades in building bipartisan ties with New Delhi, a partnership he described as vital for cooperation in technology, economics, talent, and balancing China’s influence.
Sullivan described the shift as one of the least reported aspects of Trump’s foreign policy and welcomed that it was being highlighted.
"And now, in no small part, I think because of Pakistan's willingness to do business deals with the Trump family, he has thrown the India relationship over the side. That is a huge strategic harm in its own right because a strong US-India relationship serves our interests," Sullivan added, as quoted by Hindustan Times.
According to Sullivan, the fallout would not only affect New Delhi but also damage America’s credibility among allies. Other nations, he cautioned, could interpret the move as proof they cannot rely on the US.
The controversy comes against the backdrop of Trump’s recent engagements with Pakistan. In April, his crypto-linked platform World Liberty Finance signed agreements with the Pakistan Crypto Council.
Later, he announced a trade pact with Islamabad and promised assistance in developing Pakistan’s oil reserves, even as he threatened steep tariffs on Indian goods.
Sullivan concluded that this reversal in priorities carries “huge direct impacts” on US-India ties and could reverberate across Washington’s global partnerships.
