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President Trump Appoints Detroit Entrepreneur as Special Envoy to Iraq Amid Middle East Peace Efforts
In a move aimed at expanding outreach to the Muslim American community, President Donald Trump announced Sunday that he has tapped Mark Savaya, a Detroit-area entrepreneur who played a key role in boosting Muslim turnout for his campaign, as special envoy to Iraq. The appointment underscores the administration's efforts to build stronger ties with Middle Eastern communities.
Savaya's involvement in Trump's 2020 presidential bid was significant, particularly in Michigan, where he helped secure record-breaking voter turnout among Muslim Americans. Trump praised Savaya's "deep understanding of the Iraq-U.S. relationship" and his regional connections, which will help advance American interests in the region.
The move comes on the heels of a historic peace agreement between Israel and Hamas that was signed by Trump last week. The deal led to the release of remaining hostages and the return of some victims' remains, earning Trump's praise as "peace in the Middle East." He celebrated what he called "a very simple expression" - peace in the Middle East - flanked by world leaders.
The announcement also underscores Trump's administration's focus on expanding Abraham Accords, a series of normalization deals with Israel that have been signed by several Arab and Muslim-majority nations during his first term. The agreements were criticized by the Biden administration for not being expanded further.
Trump expressed optimism that more nations would join the Abraham Accords, while criticizing the current administration for failing to do so. He also reiterated his commitment to eradicating terrorism in the region, stating that there are "many other things in life that are so good" beyond fighting terror.
The appointment of Savaya as special envoy to Iraq highlights the Trump administration's efforts to engage with key swing states and communities, including Muslim Americans.
In a move aimed at expanding outreach to the Muslim American community, President Donald Trump announced Sunday that he has tapped Mark Savaya, a Detroit-area entrepreneur who played a key role in boosting Muslim turnout for his campaign, as special envoy to Iraq. The appointment underscores the administration's efforts to build stronger ties with Middle Eastern communities.
Savaya's involvement in Trump's 2020 presidential bid was significant, particularly in Michigan, where he helped secure record-breaking voter turnout among Muslim Americans. Trump praised Savaya's "deep understanding of the Iraq-U.S. relationship" and his regional connections, which will help advance American interests in the region.
The move comes on the heels of a historic peace agreement between Israel and Hamas that was signed by Trump last week. The deal led to the release of remaining hostages and the return of some victims' remains, earning Trump's praise as "peace in the Middle East." He celebrated what he called "a very simple expression" - peace in the Middle East - flanked by world leaders.
The announcement also underscores Trump's administration's focus on expanding Abraham Accords, a series of normalization deals with Israel that have been signed by several Arab and Muslim-majority nations during his first term. The agreements were criticized by the Biden administration for not being expanded further.
Trump expressed optimism that more nations would join the Abraham Accords, while criticizing the current administration for failing to do so. He also reiterated his commitment to eradicating terrorism in the region, stating that there are "many other things in life that are so good" beyond fighting terror.
The appointment of Savaya as special envoy to Iraq highlights the Trump administration's efforts to engage with key swing states and communities, including Muslim Americans.