Trump appoins businessman as special representative for Iraq
U.S. President-elect Donald Trump - REUTERS/ ALLISON ROBBERT
US President Donald Trump has appointed American businessman Mark Sawaya as his special representative for Iraq.
The American leader announced this on Truth Social, News.Az reports.
"I am pleased to announce that Mark Sawaya will be the Special Representative for the Republic of Iraq," the Washington chief of staff noted. He assured that Sawaya "has a deep understanding of the relationship between the United States and Iraq" and has connections in the region.
"Mark played a key role in my campaign in Michigan, where he and others helped ensure record Muslim American voter turnout," Trump added.
Sawaya is the founder of Leaf and Bud, a company that produces and distributes various marijuana-based products.
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