President-elect Donald Trump has announced the selection of businessman and real estate investor Stephen Witkoff as his special envoy for the Middle East.
In a press release from the Trump-Vance transition team, President Trump noted how Witkoff, who serves as chairman and CEO of the Witkoff Group, is a “respected leader in business and philanthropy.” emphasized.
“I am pleased to announce the appointment of Stephen C. Witkoff as special envoy for the Middle East,” President Trump said in a statement. “Steve is a well-respected leader in business and philanthropy who has made every project and community he has been involved in stronger and more prosperous. Steve has become a tireless advocate for peace and a leader in our He will make everyone proud.”
A press release from the Trump-Vance transition team said that “since founding” the Witkoff Group, Mr. Witkoff has “leveraged his extensive real estate expertise to finance, reposition, and reposition more than 70 properties in major business districts. “We have successfully led the construction,” he added. Both domestically and internationally.
“Prior to founding Witkoff, Mr. Witkoff co-founded Stellar Management Company, where he acquired and repositioned a portfolio of residential buildings in New York City,” the press release continued. “Earlier in my career, I practiced real estate law at Dreyer & Traub and Rosenman & Colin, where I represented many large developers and investors.”
