Trump Names Steven Witkoff as Special Envoy to the Middle East

Witkoff, who runs a commercial real estate firm in New York City, has no foreign policy background.

Businessman Steven Witkoff speaks on stage on the fourth day of the Republican National Convention at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wis., on July 18, 2024. Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images

President-elect Donald Trump announced on Nov. 12 that Steven Witkoff will be his special envoy to the Middle East.

“Steve 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. Steve will be an unrelenting Voice for PEACE, and make us all proud,” said Trump in a statement.