The top official responsible for sanctions affairs in the Trump administration is reportedly planning to resign, previously had a falling out with Benson.

According to informed sources, John Hurley, the top official responsible for sanction affairs in the Trump administration and the Deputy Secretary of the Treasury for Counterterrorism and Financial Intelligence, is expected to resign after encountering friction with US Treasury Secretary Scott Besent. The sources revealed that internal disagreements over American sanction policy tools and targets have been ongoing for several months leading up to Hurley's expected departure. The sources also mentioned that Hurley's next steps remain unclear, but some officials have suggested appointing him to certain ambassadorial positions in an attempt to keep this loyal and important ally within the camp. As the related negotiations have not been made public, the informed sources requested anonymity.