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President Donald Trump on Sunday named Detroit-area entrepreneur Mark Savaya, who helped boost Muslim American turnout for his campaign, as special envoy to Iraq — underscoring the administration’s outreach to Middle Eastern communities in key swing states.
“I’m pleased to announce Mark Savaya will serve as Special Envoy to the Republic of Iraq,” Trump wrote on Truth Social, praising Savaya’s “deep understanding of the Iraq-U.S. relationship” and his regional connections that “will help advance the interests of the American people.”
“Mark was a key player in my campaign in Michigan, where he, and others, helped secure a record vote with Muslim Americans. Congratulations, Mark!” Trump added.
Fox News Digital has reached out to the White House for additional comment on the appointment.
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President Donald Trump picked Detroit-area entrepreneur Mark Savaya for special envoy to Iraq. (Win McNamee/Getty Images)
The announcement comes a week after Trump signed a peace agreement between Israel and Hamas that led to the release of the remaining living hostages and the return of some victims’ remains.
After signing the historic agreement that ended two years of fighting in Gaza, Trump celebrated what he called “peace in the Middle East.”
“At long last, we have peace in the Middle East, and it’s a very simple expression, peace in the Middle East,” Trump said during remarks at Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, flanked by dozens of world leaders.
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A general view taken on April 5, 2015, shows members of the Popular Mobilisation units — paramilitary forces that are dominated by Iran-backed Shiite militias — holding an Islamist flag in Tikrit after Iraqi forces retook the northern city from Islamic State (IS) group jihadists earlier in the month. (Mohammed Sawaf/AFP via Getty…
