by Emma James at Daily Mail
- More than 500 US military personnel have been paid for working as advisors for foreign governments
- Retired military personnel are restricted from receiving anything of value from foreign governments that could compromise their sworn allegiance to the US
- However if they are given permission by Congress they are allowed to carry out the lucrative work
- Two four-star Generals, who worked for President Obama, have both worked for the Defense Ministry of Saudi Arabia
More than 500 retired US military personnel have taken lucrative jobs working for foreign governments – with generals and admirals landing roles in Saudi Arabia.
At least 15 high ranking officials from the military have worked as paid consultants for the Defense Ministry of Saudi Arabia since 2016.
It was revealed after a judge forced the military to hand over documents detailing the jobs, but allowed some information – such as payments – to be redacted.
The ministry is led by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, who the CIA say approved the killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi in 2018.
Most personnel have taken jobs in countries known for human rights abuse and political repression, according to an investigation by the Washington Post.
Saudi Arabia’s paid advisers include two retired four-star Generals – Marine Gen. James Jones and retired Army Gen. Keith Alexander, who both worked with President Obama.
Alexander led the National Security Agency under Obama and President George W. Bush, while Jones was a national security adviser – and has also taken work from the Government of Libya…
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