Profile - Steve Witkoff
Steve Witkoff started out as a New York lawyer, until a late night encounter with Donald Trump in a sandwich shop inspired him to move into real estate. Known as "Smoking Steve", he has amassed a property empire worth millions, become friends and golf buddies with Trump, and has now been appointed as his Middle East Envoy and go-to international negotiator and trouble shooter.
To his critics he's dangerously unqualified and out of his depth. To his supporters, he's the straight-talking fresh pair of eyes needed to resolve deeply entrenched conflicts.
Presenter: Mark Coles
Producers: Josephine Casserly, Chloe Scannapieco, Devian Maside
Editor: Max Deveson
Sound Engineer: James Beard
Production Coordinator: Maria Ogundele
Published on Saturday, 5th April 2025.
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