
The White House confirmed today, Saturday, that the administration of US President Donald Trump withdrew the nomination of Adam Bouler to the position of American hostage affairs.
Polar, who works to release the hostages held by the Palestinian Islamic Resistance Movement (Hamas) in Gaza, will continue his efforts under the name of a “private government employee”, a position that does not require the approval of the Senate.
“Adam Bulaler will continue to work with President Trump as a private government employee who focuses on hostages related to the hostage,” White House spokeswoman Caroline Levit said in a statement.
“Adam played a decisive role in negotiating the return of Mark Vogel from Russia. This important work will continue to return illegal detained individuals around the world to their homes.”
A White House official, who asked not to be identified, said that Buller was withdrawing his candidacy to avoid withdrawing investments from his investment company. This step was not related to the controversy raised by his discussions with the “Hamas” movement.
The official added: “Buller still has President Trump’s absolute confidence,” the official added.
Boller has not yet responded to requests for comment.
In the past few days, Buller had held direct meetings with the “Hamas” movement regarding the release of the hostages in Gaza. These discussions were a violation of Washington’s policy for decades against negotiations with the United States’ groups classified by terrorist organizations.
These talks have angered some Republican Senators and some Israeli leaders. According to the websiteAxiusThe Israeli Minister of Strategic Affairs, Ron Dermer, expressed his dissatisfaction with Paul in a phone call charged with tension last week.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said last week that the Trump administration allowed Paul to directly communicate with “Hamas”, describing the talks as an “exceptional case” that did not pay its fruits.
Buller is credited with helping to secure the release of American teacher Mark Vogel, who launched Russia in February three and a half years in prison.