Trump announces the selection of real estate tycoon Steven Witkoff as Middle East envoy

President-elect Trump has named a longtime ally, New York businessman Steven Witkoff, as his special envoy to 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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In his announcement, Trump said Witkoff would be a “relentless voice for PEACE” in the highly contentious region.

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“Steve is a highly respected leader in business and philanthropy who has made every project and community he has been a part of stronger and more successful,” the announcement said Tuesday evening. “Steve will be a relentless voice for PEACE and make us all proud.”