Explosive Allegations Rock Trump Administration
Morgan Ortagus Has a Lebanese Boyfriend with Ties to Hezbollah
Morgan Ortagus stands accused of spending time with a Hezbollah-shadowed Lebanese tycoon, sparking her abrupt administrative leave and igniting fears of compromised U.S. secrets in the volatile Middle East arena.
In a stunning development that has sent shockwaves through diplomatic circles, sources allege that Morgan Ortagus, the U.S. Counselor to the United Nations Mission and Special Representative for Lebanon, has been placed on administrative leave by the Trump administration pending an investigation into her purported activities with a prominent Lebanese national.
The claims, first surfaced by investigative journalist Laura Loomer on X, center on a romantic affair that could raise serious questions about conflicts of interest in U.S. foreign policy toward the Middle East.
Ortagus, 43, a former State Department spokesperson under President Trump's first term and a vocal critic of Hezbollah, is accused of engaging in a personal relationship with Antoun Sehnaoui, the 53-year-old Chairman and CEO of Société Générale de Banque au Liban (SGBL), a major Lebanese bank.
Sehnaoui, a Beirut-born financier, film producer, and arts patron, has been embroiled in U.S. legal scrutiny over allegations that his bank facilitated money laundering for Hezbollah, a group designated as a terrorist organization by the United States, though he has vehemently denied these claims and publicly aligned himself with pro-U.S. and pro-Israel initiatives.
The scandal reportedly escalated after a leaked Tiffany & Co. receipt from December 13-14, 2025, surfaced online, showing high-value purchases, a $43,000 platinum watch and a $12,000 diamond pendant, totaling $59,881.25, charged to Sehnaoui's credit card and linked to "Ortagus Morgan." Conservative media outlets, including CDM Press and ASNA, amplified the story, with initial rumors of an affair emerging on January 2, 2026, before Sehnaoui's name was attached.
Sources claim Ortagus, who is married to Jewish U.S. attorney Jonathan Weinberger and shares a young daughter with him, has been living separately and filed for divorce in mid-2025 to pursue the relationship.
Ortagus's role adds a layer of intrigue: She served as Deputy Special Presidential Envoy to the Middle East from January to June 2025, focusing on Lebanon, before her reassignment to the USUN amid reported tensions over her hardline stance on disarming Hezbollah. During her tenure, she made several high-profile visits to Lebanon, often wearing Star of David jewelry and drawing ire from Hezbollah supporters for her pro-Israel advocacy.
Critics, including Loomer, who has long accused Ortagus of being a "snake" and disloyal to Trump, suggest the affair could compromise U.S. policy, especially given Sehnaoui's alleged ties.
Analysts like Hussain Abdul-Hussain have labeled it a potential smear campaign, possibly benefiting Hezbollah by sidelining a key adversary, with timing linked to pro-Hezbollah media efforts following her June 2025 role change.
The Daily Mail confirmed Laura Loomer's bombshell revelation.
The revelations could spark ethical probes into conflicts of interest, particularly in sensitive U.S.-Lebanon relations.
Ortagus, known for her media savvy and Fox News appearances, has not responded publicly, leaving the diplomatic community buzzing with speculation.