Tuesday, 02 January 2024 12:17 GMT

U.S. Treasury Sanctions Head Hurley Set to Leave His Post


(MENAFN) The Treasury Department's leading sanctions enforcer John Hurley is poised to exit his position following clashes with Secretary Scott Bessent over strategic direction, media reported Sunday.

Hurley, who serves as undersecretary for terrorism and financial intelligence, may step down after prolonged disagreements regarding enforcement tactics and policy priorities, according to individuals briefed on the situation who spoke to the outlet.

The administration is exploring multiple ambassadorial postings for Hurley in a bid to keep the loyalist within Trump's inner circle, sources told media.

A senior administration official informed media that Hurley shares a productive partnership with Bessent at Treasury.

A news agency disclosed Friday that President Donald Trump is weighing Hurley for the ambassadorship to Germany.

US officials have issued no formal statement on the matter.

The Trump administration has deployed sanctions aggressively as a diplomatic weapon, imposing measures on Iran, Venezuela, and China across domains spanning nuclear development to trade practices.

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