US President Donald Trump has tapped Martin Marks as the administration’s liaison to the country’s Jewish community, Jewish Insider reports, citing a White House spokesperson.
Trump didn’t appoint anyone to that position in his previous term, though Jared Kushner de facto filled some of its roles alongside Elan Carr, who was a special envoy on combating antisemitism.
“President Trump is committed to restoring peace through strength, bringing the hostages home and combating antisemitism at home and abroad. The White House Faith Office is delivering on the President’s promise to protect religious freedom for Americans of all faiths, including Jewish Americans,” the outlet quotes White House Assistant Press Secretary Taylor Rogers as saying.
Marks previously led Trump’s efforts to attract Jewish voters in last year’s election. His bio on his personal X account now reads: “Director of Jewish Outreach, Trump 2024.”
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