NEWSFLASH: Witkoff was secretly giving Russians advice
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Logan Act
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This 1799 U.S. law criminalizes unauthorized private citizens negotiating with foreign governments in disputes with the United States. The Witkoff situation raises questions about the legal boundaries of envoy conduct and when advocacy for foreign interests crosses legal lines.
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Foreign Agents Registration Act
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FARA requires disclosure when acting on behalf of foreign governments or political interests. The article's mention of Witkoff's prior business relationships and potential conflicts of interest directly relates to FARA's requirements for transparency about foreign influence.
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A private call between Trump-appointed envoy Steve Witkoff and Putin advisor Yuri Ushakov was just leaked — and it shows the American envoy effectively acting as a strategist for Moscow.
After the paywall:
Witkoff acting almost like an adviser to the Kremlin;
Details of the leaked conversations;
The Counteroffensive’s investigation into Witkoff’s prior business relationships which we believe constitute a conflict of interest
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