Trump envoy Morgan Ortagus facing dismissal over alleged affair with Lebanese banker
Morgan Ortagus, the Trump administration’s special envoy, is reportedly facing dismissal following allegations of a romantic relationship with a controversial Lebanese businessman.
According to US right-wing political activist Laura Loomer, Ortagus has been placed on “administrative leave” amid increasing scrutiny over an alleged affair with Lebanese banker Antoun Sehnaoui.
Ultra-Zionist Trump envoy Morgan Ortagus faces dismissal amid buzz of affair with Lebanese banker
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Loomer said the White House had taken the step after learning of Ortagus’s relationship with Sehnaoui.
Ortagus, who is married and has two children, previously drew attention for her hardline positions on West Asia, including a public call for Israel to bomb the funeral of late Hezbollah Secretary-General Hassan Nasrallah.
Further controversy emerged after an alleged receipt was leaked online showing over $50,000 in jewelry purchased from Tiffany & Co., with Sehnaoui listed as the cardholder and Ortagus as the recipient.
While neither party has publicly commented on the authenticity of the document, it has fueled speculation about the nature of their relationship.
Sehnaoui is the chairman of the SGBL Group, a prominent Lebanese banking institution. In 2017, he amassed over one billion dollars in profits, reinvesting his wealth to expand his bank, acquire a French banking group, and fund a political project.
That project came into full view in 2025, when Anton Sehnaoui openly declared his Zionism, a first in modern Lebanese history.
Before him, no Lebanese figure, including those who collaborated with Israel, publicly embraced the label, instead hiding behind claims of nationalism and sovereignty.
His declaration did not emerge in a vacuum, as powerful political currents in Lebanon, backed by American and Saudi interests, are pushing the country toward normalization.
Yet while he is not alone, Sehnaoui stands out as the most explicit figure, openly financing and promoting Lebanon’s integration into the Zionist project.
The latest allegations have raised concerns about potential ethical and national security implications, particularly given Ortagus's diplomatic role and Sehnaoui's controversial profile.
As of Tuesday, the Trump administration has not issued an official statement confirming or denying Ortagus's reported administrative leave.
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