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“The Trump administration should not move forward with its proposed sale of F-35 fighter jets to Saudi Arabia when our own intelligence community is warning that it could put the crown jewels of American military technology within reach of the Chinese Communist Party,” said Representative Raja Krishnamoorthi, Democrat of Illinois, who sits on the House Intelligence Committee.
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Representative Raja Krishnamoorthi stated the Trump administration should not proceed with the F-35 sale to Saudi Arabia due to intelligence warnings that it could expose U.S. military technology to China.
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Representative Raja Krishnamoorthi
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{
    "person": "Raja Krishnamoorthi",
    "organization": "House Intelligence Committee"
}
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International Relations US Politics Intelligence
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Created
September 18, 2026 at 8:23 PM (3 weeks ago)
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September 18, 2026 at 8:23 PM (3 weeks ago)

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Trump Moves Ahead With F-35 Jet Sales to Saudi Arabia Despite Intelligence Concerns
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https://nytimes.com/2026/09/17/us/politics/trump-f35-jet-saudi-arabia.html

The Trump administration is proceeding with the sale of 48 F-35 fighter jets to Saudi Arabia, valued at $24.3 billion, despite warnings from U.S. intelligence agencies that China could acquire or steal the warplane's technology. This move has sparked concerns among lawmakers and some Israeli officials regarding regional military balance and technological security.

F-35 Fighter Jets Saudi Arabia United States China Military Sales National Security Intelligence Concerns Foreign Policy

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