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- Mark Savaya, businessman and social media influencer, ‘deeply humbled, honored and grateful’
- ‘I am committed to strengthening the US-Iraq partnership’
LONDON: President Donald Trump has named a supporter of his 2024 presidential campaign as the new US envoy to Iraq.
Mark Savaya, an Iraqi-born Chaldean, is a businessman and social media influencer from the state of Michigan.
Trump wrote on his Truth Social platform: “Mark’s deep understanding of the Iraq-US relationship, and his connections in the region, will help advance the interests of the American people.”
He added: “Mark was a key player in my campaign in Michigan, where he, and others, helped secure a record vote with Muslim Americans. Congratulations, Mark!”
Savaya has frequently posted photos of himself alongside Trump on social media, including from inside the Oval Office at the White House.
Savaya wrote on Instagram that he is “deeply humbled, honored and grateful” for the appointment, adding: “I am committed to strengthening the US-Iraq partnership under President Trump’s leadership and guidance. Thank you, Mr. President.”
The nonprofit Chaldean Center of Chicago wrote on Instagram: “Mark’s service reflects the values we hold dear — faith, unity, and perseverance — and stands as an inspiration to all Chaldean Americans striving to make a difference both locally and globally.”