Trump official’s announcement of nuclear deal with Saudi caused panic inside White House: report

North America Politics Sun, 26 Jul 2026 16:59:19 GMT Moderate confidence — 73/100

The Energy Department’s announcement of a civilian nuclear agreement with Saudi Arabia triggered confusion and anger inside the White House, prompting a last-minute stipulation that has cast uncertainty over the deal’s future, according to a new report.
The agreement, years in the making, would allow Saudi Arabia to build nuclear reactors using U.

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The Energy Department’s announcement of a civilian nuclear agreement with Saudi Arabia triggered confusion and anger inside the White House, prompting a last-minute stipulation that has cast uncertainty over the deal’s future, according to a new report.
The agreement, years in the making, would allow Saudi Arabia to build nuclear reactors using U.

Sources: The Independent