Grandson of Trump’s Middle East Envoy Named in His Honor

Steve Witkoff’s grandson, Don James Witkoff, is named after President-elect Donald Trump, reflecting the family’s close ties to the leader.

Zach Witkoff, son of Trump’s Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff, named his newborn son Don James Witkoff after President-elect Donald Trump.
Trump congratulated the family on Truth Social, expressing well wishes for the baby and calling the day of his Bris an important date for the future.
Steve Witkoff, a real estate developer and longtime Trump ally, was recently appointed as Trump’s special envoy to the Middle East, where he is working on key diplomatic efforts, including negotiations in Gaza and expanding the Abraham Accords.
The Witkoff family has a decades-long relationship with Trump, with Steve Witkoff serving as a confidant, campaign donor, and advocate during Trump’s political career.
Zach Witkoff, co-founder of a crypto company promoted by the Trump family, described naming his son after Trump as an honor and praised him as the greatest president of all time.