A top envoy for former President Donald Trump maintained financial connections to a company central to a massive oil pipeline project intended to bypass the Strait of Hormuz, despite his official role in promoting U.S. energy security. The pipeline, valued at billions, was positioned as a strategic alternative to Middle East shipping routes, raising questions about potential conflicts of interest. Documents reviewed by Reuters reveal the envoy’s continued investments in the firm behind the initiative, even as he advocated for policies that could benefit the project. The disclosure underscores ongoing scrutiny over ties between former administration officials and major energy ventures.
Trump envoy kept financial ties to firm behind $15 billion Hormuz-bypass oil pipeline plan Reuters
