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00:00In a surprise move that has stirred widespread debate, President Donald Trump appointed Mark

00:07Savaya as the U.S. Special Envoy to Iraq. But who is he? And why is his appointment controversial?

00:17Savaya is a Michigan-based businessman and Instagram influencer, as well as a Trump supporter.

00:23However, his appointment has drawn criticism, mainly because of his unconventional background.

00:31He runs a chain of marijuana stores in Michigan and became known for his bold advertising campaigns, promoting them.

00:38Several newspapers noted that Savaya has no prior government experience.

00:43Ironically, despite Trump's tough stance on drugs, he supported the legalization of marijuana in Florida in 2024.

00:51Adding to the intrigue, Israeli researcher Elizabeth Tzerkoff, who was kidnapped in Iraq in 2023,

01:00revealed that Savaya played a role in securing her release after 903 days in captivity.

01:08Savaya, for his part, thanked President Trump and pledged to strengthen U.S.-Iraq relations,

01:14though he has not yet disclosed the details of his upcoming mission.

01:21Savaya, for his part, he has not yet disclosed the details of his upcoming mission.