WHY THE UNITED STATES CANNOT AFFORD TO TREAT JORDAN’S “KING” AS A RELIABLE PARTNER AT CRITICAL TIMES

Mudar Zahran | Mar 1, 2026

* Jordan’s kinglet pocketed $400 million in additional U.S. taxpayer aid that was explicitly designated for one purpose: supporting the Jordanian people in wartime…

* The people of Jordan are furious — and they are reaching a breaking point. The corruption, arrogance, and unchecked greed of the “royal” family have pushed the country into instability at one of the most dangerous moments in its modern history. This is precisely why the United States cannot afford to treat this regime as a reliable partner when real pressure hits.

* While members of the ruling circle reportedly retreated to the safety of their luxury residences in Europe, ordinary Jordanians were left exposed. There were no serious civil defense measures. No transparent emergency plan. No decisive action such as closing schools or suspending public operations — even as Iranian missiles struck and civilians were wounded.

* At the same time, essential goods began disappearing. Cooking gas ran out. Food prices spiked dramatically. Missiles fell on Amman and northern Jordan with disturbing frequency. Reports of injuries — and possibly fatalities — circulated, while officials responded with silence, denial, and media suppression.

* This is a reckless “head of state” that prioritizes his own pleasures, lifestyle, and luxury over the safety and security of the country. In a moment that demands responsibility and courage, Unsurprisingly, the kinglet has chosen comfort and fun— putting the stability of Jordan itself on the line and jeopardizing US interests.

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