The Biden Administration Is Pursuing a Retread of Trump’s False Peace Plan
New negotiations would extend Trump’s legacy in the Middle East with a fresh Abraham Accords.
Ken Klippenstein
Ken Klippenstein is a D.C.-based investigative reporter who focuses on national security. He is also an avid Freedom of Information Act requester. Prior to joining The Intercept, he was The Nation’s D.C. correspondent.
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