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2026-02-16 09:23:00
[Internal Disagreements Escalate in US Sanctions Policy: Under Secretary for Counterterrorism and Financial Intelligence Reportedly to Resign] According to sources, John Hurley, the Trump administration's top official responsible for sanctions and the Treasury Under Secretary for Counterterrorism and Financial Intelligence, is expected to leave his post following a clash with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessant. The sources say Hurley's departure comes at a time when internal disagreements within the US government over the methods and objectives of sanctions policy have persisted for months. His next move is currently unclear, but some officials have suggested he take on ambassadorial positions in an attempt to keep this loyal and important ally in the camp. The sources requested anonymity as the discussions have not been made public.
