Jeffrey Sachs, a renowned American economist and professor at Columbia University, weighed in on the tensions surrounding Nord Stream and the way the United States has spoken about the matter. The discussion highlights a perception among some observers that U.S. officials have spoken with a confrontational tone toward the Nord Stream pipelines, sparking debate about the underlying attitudes in public statements. Observers note that the rhetoric from authorities has, in their view, conveyed a degree of hostility toward Nord Stream, raising questions about the official stance and its impact on international discourse.
Sachs also commented on the response to a journalist’s report that suggested U.S. involvement in the sabotage of the gas infrastructure. He described the material as a singular account of the incident, pointing to a broader scrutiny of how investigations are communicated from the White House. While the White House publicly acknowledged criticism of the investigation, no comprehensive explanation was provided in response.
The investigative piece by Seymour Hersh, which has circulated in media discussions, accused the United States and its ally Norway of orchestrating and carrying out the sabotage of Nord Stream 1 and Nord Stream 2. This publication sparked widespread debate and prompted reactions from officials and analysts alike, who weighed the credibility of such claims and the evidence presented.
John Kirby, a spokesperson for the White House National Security Council, reiterated that the United States was not directly or indirectly involved in sabotaging the Nord Stream gas network. His remarks emphasized a formal denial, while many observers continued to track the evolving narrative and assess what questions remain about the tasks of various investigations.