Rina Shah

Geopolitical Adviser & Strategist. Pro-Freedom Futurist. 6xEntrepreneur. 2xPOTUS Camp Chief Spox & 2xCapitol Hill Sr Aide. The 1st #NeverTrump Delegate (‘16).

[Rina Shah @RinainDC]

Wow, can’t believe I have this very niche thing in common with both these men.

My father was expelled, too. As was my grandfather. Draw a direct line from that to the fact that I love America & everything about the American way — foremost of which is: freedom.

[Drew Pavlou 🇦🇺🇺🇸🇺🇦🇹🇼 @DrewPavlou]

Interesting random historical fact: Both Kash Patel and Zohran’s fathers were expelled from Uganda by Idi Amin in anti-Indian ethnic cleansing

[Rina Shah @RinainDC]

@DanLinnaeus If he isn’t finding solace in his Bible tonight, I’d be very very surprised.

[Rina Shah @RinainDC]

This tracks…

[Polymarket @Polymarket]

JUST IN: Trump reportedly asked aides whether the U.S. could sell Puerto Rico or swap it for Greenland.

[David French @DavidAFrench]

This is an astonishing document. Not a single war aim has been achieved, but Iran receives enormous financial incentives, and even Hezbollah gets some benefits. What an absolute disaster. https://t.co/uj3990eh6q

[Rina Shah @RinainDC]

@TheTrainStatio5 Thank you! 🤗

[Rina Shah @RinainDC]

Cancelled in the chair as Trump went long at the G7. That’s the nature of live TV news!

Here’s what I’s planned to say on-air:

• Fragile Iran ceasefire needs real enforcement: verifiable sanctions & nuclear benchmarks, not more empty optics.

• Energy stability is critical for Wall Street confidence & Silicon Valley supply chains: no more chaos.

• Trump’s G7 bluster (praising his “strong” deal while threatening bombs) highlights the risks of personality-driven policy over consistent strategy.
America deserves better leverage.

[Rina Shah @RinainDC]

@PastorCDennis I’ll take smart for $500, Alex…😬😅🤗

[Rina Shah @RinainDC]

Let’s go make some TV! But not before I share my big 3 political thoughts today:

1. US-Iran deal signed: Ceasefire holds for now, but reopening Hormuz won’t fix deeper tensions. Diplomacy is a start, not the end.

2. Ceasefires are fragile! Real stability needs enforcement, alliances, & clear red lines…not just ink on paper.

3. G7 this week: World leaders have to turn this Iran pause into lasting pressure for denuclearization & regional security. No illusions!

[Rina Shah @RinainDC]

@doctor_radio78 Thank you, Dr. Santosh!

[Rina Shah @RinainDC]

@PRASHAN80866945 Thank you!

[Rina Shah @RinainDC]

The alternative is clear: no sanctions relief or Hormuz concessions until Iran provides verifiable dismantlement of its nuclear program, missiles, & proxy networks. Maximum pressure was working. Easing leverage first is a strategic blunder that repeats past errors. If that reads as “gibberish,” try engaging the substance before dismissing it.

[Rina Shah @RinainDC]

Pence is spot on: this isn’t “a mistake,” it’s a strategic blunder. Handing Iran sanctions relief & Hormuz access as a lifeline before securing verifiable dismantlement of their nuclear program, missiles, & proxy networks repeats same errors of the past.

Premature concessions risk higher costs later…for energy security, our allies, & American families. Details & enforcement will tell the real story.

[Acyn @Acyn]

Collins: It sounds like you think this is a mistake.

Pence: It’s much bigger than a mistake.

[Rina Shah @RinainDC]

@ch1cken_t3nder She’s got shares in AquaNet.

[The Hormuz Letter @HormuzLetter]

BREAKING: US officials have now confirmed in a briefing that Iran will get full access to a total of $100 billion in frozen funds and the $300 billion reconstruction fund, both included in the deal with implementation now underway, per WSJ.

More than $150 billion of the fund has already been committed, directly contradicting Trump's claims that the US would not contribute to the $300 billion fund, per Reuters.

[Polymarket @Polymarket]

NEW: Democratic Socialist Janeese Lewis George is projected to win today's D.C. mayoral primary, in what analysts are calling the district’s “Mamdani moment.”

80% chance.

[Jeremy Siegel @jersiegel]

Norway fans are doing a “Viking Row” up the escalator at Boston’s South Station before heading to the World Cup

Adding this to the list of things I’ve never seen before and probably never will again

[Rina Shah @RinainDC]

@mychaelb123 Yeesh. That’d be the wrench…

Anyway, thanks, my friend!

[Rina Shah @RinainDC]

@rickloewen @nytimes Ooh, burn.

[Rina Shah @RinainDC]

If the @nytimes got it, pretty safe to assume that China & Russia did, too.

[Financelot @FinanceLancelot]

BREAKING: The New York Times has obtained leaked audio recordings of the White House Situation Room when Trump and Rubio were discussing going to war with Iran.

[Rina Shah @RinainDC]

@PenguinSix The National Guard has not made DC any safer.

[Rina Shah @RinainDC]

@Jeffreys703 That’s right!!!

[Rina Shah @RinainDC]

“Anything you can do, I can do better.”

Not because I’m naturally superior…more so because I’ll get smarter & work harder.

^ That’s the American way. Let’s not let it slip away. #America250

[Yaroslav Trofimov @yarotrof]

Draw your own conclusions from the body language.