May Be Donald Trump's Only Real Friend. He's Quietly Transforming the World.

May Be Donald Trump’s Only Real Friend. He's Quietly Transforming the World. The article centers on Steve Witkoff, a businessman with limited diplomatic experience, whose role in high-stakes negotiations and peace-related diplomacy has drawn praise and criticism. It traces his public visibility during Trump’s criminal hush-money trial in Lower Manhattan, where Witkoff repeatedly attended and positioned himself as an unusually consistent ally. The piece describes the May 30, 2024 Guilty verdict across 34 counts, noting Trump’s reaction as he left for a Midtown fundraiser that reported $50 million for his campaign. It also raises questions about Witkoff’s business relationships and his approach to international talks, placing his influence in a wider debate over how Trump’s orbit selects allies.