Steven Witkoff
Steven Charles Witkoff is an American real estate investor, former attorney, and government envoy.
Steven Charles Witkoff (born March 15, 1957) is an American real estate investor, former attorney, and government envoy. He founded the Witkoff Group in 1997 and has served since 2025 as the United States special envoy to the Middle East and special envoy for peace missions. Some sources describe him as a close political ally of Donald Trump.
Early life and career
Steven Witkoff was born in 1957 in the Bronx, New York City, and began his career as a real estate lawyer before moving into property investment and development. He later became a major figure in New York real estate.
Witkoff Group
Witkoff founded the Witkoff Group in 1997. The company is a real estate development firm involved in buying, financing, repositioning, and constructing buildings.
Political and diplomatic role
In 2025, Witkoff was appointed by President Donald Trump as U.S. special envoy to the Middle East and later as special envoy for peace missions. His work has included diplomacy involving Gaza, Ukraine, Russia, and Iran.
Net worth and public profile
Media and reference sources describe Witkoff as a billionaire businessman, with Forbes estimating his net worth at about US$2 billion in 2025. His business and diplomatic roles have made him a prominent public figure.
Key facts
- Founded the Witkoff Group in 1997, a real estate development firm.
- Estimated net worth of US$2 billion by Forbes in May 2025.
- Appointed in 2025 as U.S. special envoy to the Middle East and for peace missions.
- Described as a close political ally of Donald Trump.
- Involved in diplomacy concerning Gaza, Ukraine, Russia, and Iran.
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References
- Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steve_WitkoffSupports: Birth date, career as real estate investor and former attorney, founder of Witkoff Group, U.S. envoy roles
- Encyclopaedia Britannica — https://www.britannica.com/biography/Steve-WitkoffSupports: Biography, career in real estate, founding of Witkoff Group, envoy role under Trump
- The American Presidency Project — https://www.presidency.ucsb.edu/documents/statement-president-elect-donald-j-trump-announcing-the-appointment-steven-c-witkoffSupports: Witkoff as founder and CEO of Witkoff, business background, leadership of the firm
- University of Miami — https://real-estate-impact.miami.edu/program/speakers/26/steven-witkoff/index.htmlSupports: Biography, education, Witkoff Group activities, appointment as special envoy
- NPR — https://www.npr.org/2025/04/25/nx-s1-5364884/trump-witkoff-russia-iran-middle-eastSupports: Current envoy role and diplomatic work in the Middle East, Ukraine, Russia, and Iran
- Sky News — https://news.sky.com/story/steve-witkoff-who-is-the-real-estate-mogul-tasked-with-brokering-peace-in-ukraine-13326927Supports: Trump relationship, political alignment, Republican donation report, overview of real estate career
- Forbes — https://www.forbes.comSupports: Net worth estimate of about US$2 billion in 2025 as reported in secondary sources