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Steven Witkoff

Steven Charles Witkoff is an American real estate investor, former attorney, and government envoy.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

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.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Steven Witkoff?
Steven Witkoff is an American real estate investor, former attorney, and government envoy who founded the Witkoff Group and later served as a U.S. special envoy.
What is Steven Witkoff's net worth?
Forbes estimated Steven Witkoff's net worth at about US$2 billion in May 2025.
What does Steven Witkoff do?
He works in real estate development and investment and has also served in U.S. diplomatic roles as a special envoy.
Is Steven Witkoff a Trump supporter?
Sources describe him as a long-time associate and political ally of Donald Trump, and one source reports that he donated to the Republican Party in 2024.
What is Witkoff Group?
Witkoff Group is a real estate development firm founded by Steven Witkoff in 1997. It buys, finances, and constructs properties.
How old is Steven Witkoff?
He was born on March 15, 1957, which makes him 69 years old as of July 23, 2026.

References

  1. Wikipediahttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steve_Witkoff
    Supports: Birth date, career as real estate investor and former attorney, founder of Witkoff Group, U.S. envoy roles
  2. Encyclopaedia Britannicahttps://www.britannica.com/biography/Steve-Witkoff
    Supports: Biography, career in real estate, founding of Witkoff Group, envoy role under Trump
  3. The American Presidency Projecthttps://www.presidency.ucsb.edu/documents/statement-president-elect-donald-j-trump-announcing-the-appointment-steven-c-witkoff
    Supports: Witkoff as founder and CEO of Witkoff, business background, leadership of the firm
  4. University of Miamihttps://real-estate-impact.miami.edu/program/speakers/26/steven-witkoff/index.html
    Supports: Biography, education, Witkoff Group activities, appointment as special envoy
  5. NPRhttps://www.npr.org/2025/04/25/nx-s1-5364884/trump-witkoff-russia-iran-middle-east
    Supports: Current envoy role and diplomatic work in the Middle East, Ukraine, Russia, and Iran
  6. Sky Newshttps://news.sky.com/story/steve-witkoff-who-is-the-real-estate-mogul-tasked-with-brokering-peace-in-ukraine-13326927
    Supports: Trump relationship, political alignment, Republican donation report, overview of real estate career
  7. Forbeshttps://www.forbes.com
    Supports: Net worth estimate of about US$2 billion in 2025 as reported in secondary sources