Ben Rhodes.
American writer, political commentator and White House staffer
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What's happening
Earlier this month
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Ben Rhodes, former advisor to Barack Obama, criticized US policy regarding Israel.Some support2 reports
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Jared Moskowitz seeks to strengthen US-Israel ties, while Ben Rhodes expresses disagreement with his appointment.Some support1 report
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The event covers an inside view of US-Iran JCPOA negotiations, commentary on Democrat political struggles, and a book about Trump's speeches.Well supported3 reports
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Ben Rhodes discussed differences in the Iran deal, noting that Iran's nuclear program threatens Israel and that Trump's operation set Iran back 15 years.Well supported3 reports
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Ben Rhodes served as speechwriter to Barack Obama.Some support1 report
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Ben Rhodes was involved in covering the Iranian nuclear negotiations in 2018, and his past conduct was criticized by David Samuels.Some support1 report
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Around Ben Rhodes this week
News at the entities that move Ben Rhodes most-
White House StructuralDemands for lower interest rates are being followed, complicated by the current labor market rebound.Moves Ben Rhodes
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Barack Obama StructuralIn 2009, General Electric used its media arm to promote Barack Obama's agenda, while Forbes labeled Jeff Immelt a poor CEO, and GE executives pressured CNBC personnel.Moves Ben Rhodes
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National Security Council StructuralA critical mineral bill was introduced in a bipartisan effort, and a permanent adviser role for mineral policy was proposed.Moves Ben Rhodes
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Abdul El-Sayed TransactionalCNN exposed Abdul El-Sayed's past political statements, while DSA backed Angie Nixon's Senate candidacy, and AOC remained active in political discourse.Moves Ben Rhodes
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House Mentioned togetherPrediction market tracks control of both chambers.Moves Ben Rhodes
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Cuba Mentioned togetherLeaked information details U.S. military preparations in Cuba, with Havana being the capital city.Moves Ben Rhodes
Connections
The 9 strongest of 13, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
White House Structural
Ben Rhodes served as a chief deputy for national security affairs within the White House structure.
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Barack Obama Structural
Ben Rhodes served in high-level advisory capacities, including speechwriter and national security advisor, to Barack Obama.
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Donald Trump Operational
Ben Rhodes uses his platform to track, discuss, and critique Donald Trump's political policies and public life.
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National Security Council Structural
Ben Rhodes previously held a staff position at the National Security Council.
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Abdul El-Sayed Transactional
A specific fundraising event is planned where A will utilize B's home as the venue.
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David Samuels Transactional
David Samuels criticized Ben Rhodes regarding his past conduct in 2018.
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Jared Moskowitz Operational
Ben Rhodes actively disagreed with Jared Moskowitz's appointment.
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House Mentioned together
Ben Rhodes provides commentary and predictions regarding the political status of the House.
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Cuba Mentioned together
Ben Rhodes argues that the U.S. embargo is the primary obstacle to Cuban economic change.
History
Events by the month they beganSeptember 2026
2 eventsAugust 2026
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June 2026
4 events- The event covers an inside view of US-Iran JCPOA negotiations, commentary on Democrat political struggles, and a book about Trump's speeches.
- Ben Rhodes discussed differences in the Iran deal, noting that Iran's nuclear program threatens Israel and that Trump's operation set Iran back 15 years.
- Ben Rhodes served as speechwriter to Barack Obama.
- Ben Rhodes was involved in covering the Iranian nuclear negotiations in 2018, and his past conduct was criticized by David Samuels.