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July 26, 2026
Sen. John Kennedy Reiterates Opposition to U.S.-Saudi Nuclear Deal Amid Regional Tensions
- Sen. John Kennedy stated he is not comfortable with the U.S.-Saudi nuclear deal, citing concerns over nuclear proliferation and regional stability.
- He emphasized that the deal's approval hinges on Saudi Arabia recognizing Israel, which he believes is unlikely to happen.
- Kennedy criticized the timing of the deal, arguing it contradicts U.S. efforts to curb Iran's nuclear ambitions and could lead to increased global nuclear proliferation.
5 Sources
- Amb. Mike Waltz: Signed U.S.-Saudi nuclear deal won’t be ‘implemented’ without Trump’s latest termsJul 26, 2026 at 1:19 PM · NBC
- Van Hollen: Trump hit Saudi Arabia with 'bait and switch' by tying Israel relations to nuclear dealJul 26, 2026 at 2:30 PM · The Hill
- The Guardian view on a US-Saudi nuclear agreement: an offer that further erodes international safeguards | EditorialJul 26, 2026 at 4:29 PM · The Guardian
- Transcript: Louisiana Sen. John Kennedy on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," July 26, 2026Jul 26, 2026 at 4:37 PM · CBS News
- Republican senator breaks ranks with Trump over controversial nuclear deal with Saudi ArabiaJul 26, 2026 at 7:30 PM · Independent