Trump Appoints Assyrian-American As New Iraq Envoy
US President Donald Trump appointed Mark Savaya as Special Envoy to the Republic of Iraq.
"I'm pleased to announce Mark Savaya will serve as Special Envoy to the Republic of Iraq. Mark's deep understanding of the Iraq-U.S. relationship, and his connections in the region, will help advance the interests of the American people,"
Mark Savaya is a Trump donor based in Michigan, a Chaldean of Iraqi descent, entrepreneur and business mogul, and owner of a cannabis dispensary in Detroit.
"Mark was a key player in my campaign in Michigan, where he, and others, helped secure a record vote with Muslim Americans,"
Author's summary: Trump appoints Mark Savaya as Iraq envoy.