Trump names fellow real estate mogul Steve Witkoff as Middle East envoy Witkoff, who is Jewish and who has been friends with Trump since the 1980s when he bought Trump a sandwich after they worked on a real estate transaction, has no Middle East diplomatic experience. By Ron Kampeas November 12, 2024 7:34 pm
Trump taps Mike Huckabee, evangelical favorite, to be ambassador to Israel If confirmed, Huckabee would be the first non-Jew to fill the role in 13 years. November 12, 2024 2:34 pm
Trump taps Iran hawks Marco Rubio, Mike Waltz for top national security roles The two pro-Israel politicians favor maximum pressure on Iran to stand down from its belligerence in the region. November 12, 2024 1:56 pm
Trump picks Lee Zeldin, Jewish former congressman from Long Island, to head EPA By Luke Tress November 11, 2024 6:14 pm
Stephen Miller, hardline Jewish Trump aide, to become deputy chief of staff as immigration becomes top issue By Andrew Lapin November 11, 2024 4:04 pm
Trump to nominate Elise Stefanik, who grilled university presidents on antisemitism, as UN ambassador By Ben Sales November 11, 2024 9:48 am