Former NSA: Trump Sacrificed India–U.S. Strategic Ties for Pakistan Business Deals

Former U.S. National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan alleges that former President Donald Trump prioritized family business interests in Pakistan—particularly through his crypto venture—over longstanding strategic relations with India.

Sullivan stated in an interview with YouTube channel MeidasTouch that Trump’s crypto company, World Liberty Financial (WLF), in which the Trump family holds a 60% stake, invested in Pakistan and imposed tariffs on Indian goods, which damaged bilateral ties and represented a significant strategic loss for the U.S.

WLF signed a letter of intent with the Pakistan Crypto Council (PCC) to expand blockchain adoption in Pakistan, involving Trump-linked executives such as Zachary Witkoff, son of U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff.

In June 2024, Trump met with Pakistan’s Army Chief, Field Marshal Asim Munir, at the White House to discuss trade, economic cooperation, and crypto. The following month, Trump announced a trade deal with Pakistan and threatened 25% tariffs on Indian goods—a move lauded by Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif as “historic.”

Sullivan emphasized that this came amid growing India–Pakistan tensions, including the terrorist attack in Pahalgam on April 22, 2025. While Trump claimed to help resolve the conflict, Sullivan dismissed it as “under‑reported.” He argued that America’s strategic interests lie in collaborating with India across technology and economy, which Trump’s actions compromised.

Sullivan warned that U.S. credibility may be questioned by other allies such as Germany, Japan, and Canada, potentially eroding trust and pushing these nations to reconsider partnerships with the U.S.