Trump Sacrificed India Relationship For Business Interest With Pakistan: Ex-US NSA Jake Sullivan

Former US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan alleges that Donald Trump's business interests in Pakistan undermine US-India relations, impacting global perceptions of American reliability as an ally.

Former US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan has levelled serious allegations against Donald Trump, claiming that the US President's business interests in Pakistan have come at the expense of US-India relations.

Speaking to MeidasTouch host Ben Meiselas, Sullivan stated, "I think because of Pakistan's willingness to do business deals with the Trump family, Trump has thrown the India relationship over the side." He emphasised that this shift is strategically damaging.

Trump's dealings with Pakistan have been under the spotlight recently. On April 26, World Liberty Financial Inc. (WLFI), a crypto exchange largely owned by the Trump family, entered into a Letter of Intent with the Pakistan Crypto Council. This move has raised eyebrows as WLFI lists Donald Trump as "Chief Crypto Advocate," with his sons Donald Jr., Eric, and Barron holding leadership roles.

Impact on International Relations

Sullivan expressed concerns about how Trump's actions could affect other nations' trust in the US. He remarked that countries like Germany, Japan, and Canada might start questioning their reliance on America. "And having all of our friends and countries around the world decide they just can't rely on the US in any way, shape or form. That is not in the interest of the American people long term," Sullivan warned.

The former NSA advisor also criticised Trump's tariff policies, describing them as counterproductive. He argued that these tariffs only raise costs for American consumers without delivering clear benefits. "It certainly isn't going to serve the interests of the US," he said, highlighting how these measures could hurt Americans financially.

Financial Gains from Crypto Ventures

CBS News reported that Trump's wealth has significantly increased due to his involvement in crypto ventures. These investments now make up nearly 40% of his net worth. This financial boost comes amidst growing scrutiny over his family's business ties with Pakistan.

Sullivan's comments come during a period of strained India-US relations following Trump's imposition of 50% tariffs on Indian goods and hosting Pakistan's army chief Asim Munir at the White House for lunch. These actions have added tension to an already delicate diplomatic situation.

Sullivan stressed that maintaining strong ties with India is crucial for US interests. "That is a huge strategic harm in its own right because a strong US-India relationship serves our interests," he noted during his conversation with Meiselas.

The implications of Trump's decisions extend beyond India, potentially affecting global perceptions of America's reliability as an ally. The former NSA advisor highlighted that America's strength lies in being trustworthy and dependable to its allies worldwide.

Similarly, former US National Security Advisor John Bolton has slammed Donald Trump's tariff policy, asserting that it has "shredded" decades of Western efforts to align India away from its Cold War ties with the Soviet Union and address the growing threat from China.

"The West has spent decades trying to wean India away from its Cold War attachment to the Soviet Union/ Russia, and cautioning India on the threat posed by China. Donald Trump has shredded decades of efforts with his disastrous tariff policy," Bolton said in one of his posts.

"Donald Trump's unwillingness to consider diplomatic moves in a larger strategic context has given Xi Jinping an opportunity to reset the East," another post read.