Trump Appoints Steven C. Witkoff as Special Envoy to the Middle East

President-elect Donald Trump has appointed real estate investor and philanthropist Steven C. Witkoff as Special Envoy to the Middle East, entrusting him with the mission of promoting stability in the region. Announcing the appointment on Tuesday, Trump praised Witkoff as a respected business leader whose involvement has brought prosperity to various communities.

“Steven is a highly respected leader in business and philanthropy, who has made every project and community he has been involved with stronger and more prosperous,” Trump stated. “Steve will be an unrelenting voice for peace, and make us all proud,” he added, expressing confidence in Witkoff’s capacity to contribute positively to the region.