President Donald Trump has appointed a Metro Detroit businessman with ties to the state's cannabis industry as the country's Special Envoy to the Republic of Iraq. Mark Savaya, whose billboards are known around Detroit, was announced for the position over the weekend.
In a post to social media on Sunday, Trump announced Savaya "will serve as Special Envoy to the Republic 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." Trump added that Savaya was involved in the president's election campaign in Michigan, including helping boost voter participation among Muslims in the state.
"I am deeply humbled, honored and grateful to President Donald J. Trump for appointing me as Special Envoy to the Republic of Iraq," Savaya wrote on X. "I am committed to strengthening the U.S.-Iraq partnership under President Trump's leadership and guidance."
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