The elected President of the United States appointed Morgan Ortagus as his Deputy Special Envoy for Middle East Affairs. Donald Trump wrote on the social media platform Truth on Friday evening, January 14, that this appointment is made 'not for himself,' but for the Republicans, as Ms. Ortagus has strong support from them, and 'let's see what happens.' Mr. Trump added about Morgan Ortagus: 'She fought me for three years in the beginning, but I hope she has learned her lesson; these things usually don't work.' The elected President of the United States did not provide further details about this conflict. Morgan Ortagus served as the spokesperson for the U.S. State Department for about two years during Trump's previous administration. She is a reserve officer in the U.S. Navy and previously worked as an intelligence analyst at the Treasury Department focusing on Middle Eastern issues. During the Republican primary elections for the 2016 presidential election, Morgan Ortagus criticized Donald Trump's 'isolationist foreign policy' and his personal behavior. However, after Trump's final victory, she served as the spokesperson for the State Department for about two years. According to Axios, Morgan Ortagus is close to many senior Republicans, including Marco Rubio, Trump's nominee for Secretary of State, Lindsey Graham, a senior senator, Mike Waltz, Trump's national security advisor, and Richard Grenell, Trump's special envoy for special missions. Ms. Ortagus intended to run for Congress from Tennessee in 2022, and Donald Trump supported her; however, the Republican Party did not approve her candidacy due to her recent residency in the state. Steven Witkoff, whom Ms. Ortagus has been appointed as deputy to, was one of the first candidates introduced by Donald Trump for his new administration. In his message, Trump referred to Steve Witkoff as a 'great manager and talent' and wrote about his mission in the Middle East: 'We are looking to create peace and prosperity in a very troubled region. I expect excellent and quick results.'
Trump Appoints Morgan Ortagus as Deputy Special Envoy for Middle East Affairs
Donald Trump has appointed Morgan Ortagus as Deputy Special Envoy for Middle East Affairs, emphasizing her strong support from Republicans. This appointment is significant as it reflects Trump's ongoing influence within the party and his focus on Middle Eastern policy.
👥 Key Players
📰 What Happened
Donald Trump appointed Morgan Ortagus as Deputy Special Envoy for Middle East Affairs, highlighting her support from the Republican Party. This appointment is seen as a strategic move to strengthen U.S. foreign policy in the region.
- Morgan Ortagus previously served as the spokesperson for the U.S. State Department.
- She has connections with key Republican figures which may influence U.S. policy.
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
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