Trump names a former critic as Middle East aide

Trump names a former critic as Middle East aide — but says, ‘These things usually don’t work out’
Announcing his deputy envoy for Middle East peace, President-elect Donald Trump made it clear that he chose Morgan Ortagus reluctantly. Trump said he picked Ortagus, a spokesperson at the State Department when it was led by Mike Pompeo — who in 2024 considered running against him — because others lobbied hard for her.
Trump names former foe to Middle East team
Morgan Ortagus, who has previously clashed with Trump, will serve as deputy to Steve Witkoff, the special envoy to the Middle East.
Trump appoints (and rebukes) Morgan Ortagus as deputy Middle East envoy
President-elect Trump announced on Friday that he is appointing Morgan Ortagus, who served as State Department spokesperson in his first term, as deputy special presidential envoy for Middle East peace.
Trump announces his pick for deputy Middle East envoy — and scolds her in the same breath
Early on Morgan fought me for three years, but hopefully has learned her lesson,” Trump wrote, adding: “These things usually don’t work out.”
Who is Morgan Ortagus? Trump Picks New Deputy Middle East Envoy
US President-elect Donald Trump has announced Morgan Ortagus as America's Deputy Special Presidential Envoy for Middle East Peace to Steven Witkoff.
Trump appoints Morgan Ortagus as deputy envoy for Middle East peace
These things usually don’t work out, but she has strong Republican support, and I’m not doing this for me, I’m doing it for them," Trump wrote.
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'Let's see what happens': Trump (reluctantly) picks ex-critic Morgan Ortagus for policy role
Morgan Ortagus, a Donald Trump critic turned supporter, will serve as his deputy special envoy for Middle East peace.
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