Behind the F-35 Sale to Saudi Arabia: Risking America’s Security for Questionable Gains

President Trump’s decision to sell the United States’ most advanced fighter jet, the F-35, to Saudi Arabia is more than just a routine arms deal—it's a gamble with America’s national security and strategic interests. While touted as advancing Middle East peace efforts, this sale risks compromising sensitive technology and undermines America’s long-standing commitment to maintaining Israel’s qualitative military edge in a volatile region. Why Sell America’s Most Advanced Jet to a Strategic Competitor of China? Saudi Arabia's closest trading partner is China, a nation long suspected of cyber espionage against U.S. defense programs—including the F-35 itself. Defense reports from as...