Steve Witkoff

Steve Witkoff

Co-Founder Emeritus, WLF — US Special Envoy to the Middle East

US envoy who hasn't divested from WLF, $2M+ to Trump PACs

Background

New York real estate mogul who founded the Witkoff Group in 1997. Met Trump in 1986; longtime personal friend and business associate. Donated $2+ million to Trump's political action groups. Key Trump campaign fundraiser. Has not fully divested from the Witkoff Group or WLF while serving as US Special Envoy to the Middle East. Forbes reported he 'substantially enriched himself' during his tenure as envoy.


Financial Connections (3)

Political & Diplomatic (4)

Employment & Advisory (2)

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World Liberty FinancialDocumented

Co-Founder Emeritus while serving as US Special Envoy

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The Witkoff GroupDocumented

Founded The Witkoff Group in 1997, has not fully divested while serving as envoy

Personal & Criminal (2)


Sources (4)

'Spy Sheikh' Bought Secret Stake in Trump Company
WSJ/The Block · 2026-02-01 · Major Publication

Tahnoun bin Zayed Al Nahyan acquired 49% of WLF for $500 million

Steve Witkoff
Wikipedia · 2026-04-12 · Specialist
Billionaires and the Trump Admin: Steve Witkoff
Revolving Door Project · 2025-01-15 · Specialist

Witkoff donated $2M+ to Trump PACs

How Peace Envoy Steve Witkoff Got Richer
Forbes · 2026-04-01 · Major Publication

Witkoff substantially enriched himself during his tenure as envoy