House Republicans, led by Florida representative Mike Waltz, are insisting that John Kerry reveal specifics about his self-proclaimed “shadow diplomacy” with Iran during Trump’s administration.
The five GOP members, who are requesting Kerry provide all records of his ‘private correspondence’ with Javad Zarif, former Iranian foreign minister, believe understanding the nature of these communications is critical. They contend that discussions related to sanctions imposed by the Trump administration may have likely breached the Logan Act.
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The Logan Act, enacted in 1799 under President John Adams, forbids private individuals from unauthorized communication with foreign governments in an attempt to shape that government’s interactions with the United States.
The group is also comprised of Representatives Brian Mast and Byron Donalds (R-FL), Keith Self (R-TX), and Gary Palmer (R-AL). They seek assurance from Kerry that he will retire his ‘shadow diplomacy’ if Trump retakes office.
During a 2018 radio interview, Kerry acknowledged meeting Zarif “three or four times” after his tenure as Obama’s Secretary of State, with a focus on eliciting Iran’s role in altering the dynamic in the Middle East for the better.
In their recent letter, the GOP lawmakers compare Kerry’s actions unfavorably to then-Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy’s efforts to negotiate with the Soviets, suggesting that history would likely not be kind to Kerry’s clandestine efforts. They underscore the necessity to prevent any future private diplomatic affairs that could inadvertently amplify Iran’s strength.
Kerry, who also served as special envoy for climate under the Biden regime, recently resigned his position.
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