Trump Taps Real Estate Mogul Steven Witkoff as Mideast Envoy

President-elect Donald Trump has appointed real estate executive Steven Witkoff as his special envoy to the Middle East. Witkoff, who is also set to co-chair Trump's inaugural committee, is praised by Trump for his leadership in business and philanthropy. Witkoff has expressed support for Trump's past Middle East policies, highlighting their impact on regional peace and stability. He has also been involved in a cryptocurrency project with Trump and testified as an expert witness in Trump's civil fraud trial.