President-elect Trump has appointed his longtime ally, New York businessman Stephen Witkoff, as his special envoy for the Middle East.
Witkoff is a real estate investor, landlord, and founder of the Witkoff Group, which he founded in 1977.
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Steve Witkoff, founder and CEO of Witkoff Group LLC, speaks at a campaign event with former President Donald Trump (not pictured) at Madison Square Garden in New York City on October 27. (Adam Gray/Bloomberg via Getty Images)
President Trump said in the announcement that Witkoff will be a “constant voice for peace” in the conflict-ridden region.
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“Steve is a highly respected leader in business and philanthropy, and someone who made every project and community he touched stronger and more prosperous,” the announcement Tuesday night said. “Steve will be a tireless advocate for peace and make us all proud.”
