US President Donald Trump on Sunday (May 31) named Tom Barrack as the Special Presidential Envoy to Syria and Iraq. Barrack, who is also a US Ambassador to Turkey, will continue retaining his position, Trump added. This comes days after Barrack’s previous Syria envoy mandate expired.In a post on his Truth Social platform, Trump wrote, “I am pleased to announce that United States Ambassador to Türkiye, Tom Barrack, who has done an outstanding job, will be named Special Presidential Envoy to Syria and, likewise, Special Presidential Envoy to Iraq, as we advance our strategic cooperation with the Governments of Syria and Iraq, our relationship with them continues to grow!”He added, “Tom will remain Ambassador to Türkiye, and operate with the full backing of the United States Department of State. We greatly appreciate the work that Tom Barrack has done, and his continued willingness to serve our Country.”Earlier on Friday (May 29), US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said that Barrack will continue to play a central diplomatic role in shaping US policy toward Syria and Iraq after his formal mandate as special envoy to Syria expired.&nbsp;Describing his role as “invalueable”, Rubio wrote on X, “While that title is expiring, he will continue to play a leading role for the Trump Administration in both Syria and Iraq, where his expertise, relationships, and understanding of the America First agenda will continue to deliver wins on behalf of our great country.”Later on Saturday (May 30), Rubio further stated that Barrack would remain a key point of contact on Syria and a trusted adviser on Iraq-related matters.“Ambassador Tom Barrack has been and remains a central interlocutor on Syria, and key trusted hand on Iraq. He will continue to play a vital role, not only as our Ambassador to the Republic of Türkiye, but also as we advance the President's strategic cooperation with the government in Syria and begin our work with the new government in Iraq,” Rubio said.He added, “He is an indispensable member of the President's team, carries my full confidence, and operates with the full backing of the State Department. The American people are well served by his continued willingness to lead this work.”

US President Donald Trump appointed Tom Barrack as Special Presidential Envoy to Syria and Iraq while retaining his role as US Ambassador to Türkiye.

US President Donald Trump on Sunday (May 31) named Tom Barrack as the Special Presidential Envoy to Syria and Iraq. Barrack, who is also a US Ambassador to Turkey, will continue retaining his position, Trump added. This comes days after Barrack’s previous Syria envoy mandate expired. In a post on his Truth Social platform, Trump wrote, “I am pleased to announce that United States Ambassador to Türkiye, Tom Barrack, who has done an outstanding job, will be named Special Presidential Envoy to Syria and, likewise, Special Presidential Envoy to Iraq, as we advance our strategic cooperation with the Governments of Syria and Iraq, our relationship with them continues to grow!” He added, “Tom will remain Ambassador to Türkiye, and operate with the full backing of the United States Department of State. We greatly appreciate the work that Tom Barrack has done, and his continued willingness to serve our Country.” Earlier on Friday (May 29), US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said that Barrack will continue to play a central diplomatic role in shaping US policy toward Syria and Iraq after his formal mandate as special envoy to Syria expired. Describing his role as “invalueable”, Rubio wrote on X, “While that title is expiring, he will continue to play a leading role for the Trump Administration in both Syria and Iraq, where his expertise, relationships, and understanding of the America First agenda will continue to deliver wins on behalf of our great country.” Later on Saturday (May 30), Rubio further stated that Barrack would remain a key point of contact on Syria and a trusted adviser on Iraq-related matters. “Ambassador Tom Barrack has been and remains a central interlocutor on Syria, and key trusted hand on Iraq. He will continue to play a vital role, not only as our Ambassador to the Republic of Türkiye, but also as we advance the President's strategic cooperation with the government in Syria and begin our work with the new government in Iraq,” Rubio said. He added, “He is an indispensable member of the President's team, carries my full confidence, and operates with the full backing of the State Department. The American people are well served by his continued willingness to lead this work.”

US President Donald Trump appointed Tom Barrack as Special Presidential Envoy to Syria and Iraq while retaining his role as US Ambassador to Türkiye.

Trump names Tom Barrack as US Special Presidential Envoy to Syria, Iraq

Tom Barrack, chairman of Donald Trump's inaugural committee has not been found guilty on charges of using his powers to reach the Republican president to serve the interest of the UAE.&nbsp;

Barrack, 75, has been serving as the inauguration committee chairman for a long time and is one of Trump's associates charged with various offences.&nbsp;

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Recently during the federal trial, he was not found guilty of serving as an unregistered agent for a foreign government or false statements.

Barrack has always refuted the allegations. He said, "I never did anything wrong."&nbsp;

During the hearing, the US assistant attorney said that Barack served as the 'eyes,' 'ears,' and 'voice' for the Emirates to influence Trump's foreign policy. He continued by saying that he used power and connection in UAE to convince people to invest in the building he was making. The prosecutor cited the shady texts that Barrack was under Rashid Al-Malik's direction, the Guardian reported.&nbsp;&nbsp;

However, defence lawyer Randall Jackson claimed that Barrack made no effort to hide his relationship with Al-Malik.&nbsp;

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Additionally, he stated that it "makes no sense" for his client to attempt to sabotage Trump's campaign on behalf of the UAE at the time of Trump's win. He participated in the campaign, perhaps to a fault, he is honest to his mates, the attorney claimed.&nbsp;

The chairman further gained attention by generating $107 million for the 2016 presidential elections. This event drew criticism for its extravagant spending and for attracting several foreign officials to influence the new administration.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

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Tom Barrack, chairman of Donald Trump's inaugural committee has not been found guilty on charges of using his powers to reach the Republican president to serve the interest of the UAE.

Tom Barrack, chairman of Donald Trump's inaugural committee has not been found guilty on charges of using his powers to reach the Republican president to serve the interest of the UAE. Barrack, 75, has been serving as the inauguration committee chairman for a long time and is one of Trump's associates charged with various offences. Also read | Donald Trump's clearest signal yet, might announce 2024 presidential run on November 14 Recently during the federal trial, he was not found guilty of serving as an unregistered agent for a foreign government or false statements. Barrack has always refuted the allegations. He said, "I never did anything wrong." During the hearing, the US assistant attorney said that Barack served as the 'eyes,' 'ears,' and 'voice' for the Emirates to influence Trump's foreign policy. He continued by saying that he used power and connection in UAE to convince people to invest in the building he was making. The prosecutor cited the shady texts that Barrack was under Rashid Al-Malik's direction, the Guardian reported. However, defence lawyer Randall Jackson claimed that Barrack made no effort to hide his relationship with Al-Malik. Also read | $250 million bail deal helps Trump’s ally Tom Barrack get out of jail Additionally, he stated that it "makes no sense" for his client to attempt to sabotage Trump's campaign on behalf of the UAE at the time of Trump's win. He participated in the campaign, perhaps to a fault, he is honest to his mates, the attorney claimed. The chairman further gained attention by generating $107 million for the 2016 presidential elections. This event drew criticism for its extravagant spending and for attracting several foreign officials to influence the new administration. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

I never did anything wrong': Trump's ally Tom Barrack not found guilty of acting as foreign agent

Former US President Donald Trump’s&nbsp;longtime aide&nbsp;Tom Barrack,&nbsp;who was indicted&nbsp;on charges of illegal foreign lobbying&nbsp;earlier this week,&nbsp;was&nbsp;released from jail pending trial,&nbsp;after&nbsp;an&nbsp;order&nbsp;of&nbsp;a federal magistrate judge on Friday.&nbsp;&nbsp;

He was&nbsp;freed&nbsp;on a bail package, which&nbsp;includes a $250 million bond secured by $5 million in cash.&nbsp;

Barrack was&nbsp;also ordered to wear a GPS location monitoring bracelet by the&nbsp;judge.&nbsp;He&nbsp;has also been&nbsp;barred from transferring any funds overseas.&nbsp;&nbsp;

The&nbsp;judge also&nbsp;restricted his travel to parts of Southern California and New York. He will have a curfew to be determined by pretrial services.&nbsp;

Barrack&nbsp;must appear in&nbsp;Brooklyn&nbsp;federal court on Monday, where he will be arraigned.&nbsp;He intends to plead not guilty, a spokesman has said.&nbsp;

Thomas Barrack, a billionaire friend of Donald Trump who chaired the former president's inaugural fund, was arrested on Tuesday and charged with illegally lobbying the Trump administration on behalf of the United Arab Emirates.&nbsp;

Barrack and two other defendants are accused of failing to register as lobbyists and using their influence to advance the UAE's foreign policy goals in the United States.&nbsp;

"The defendants repeatedly&nbsp;capitalised&nbsp;on Barrack's friendships and access to a candidate who was eventually elected president, high-ranking campaign and government officials, and the American media to advance the policy goals of a foreign government without disclosing their true allegiances," US Department of Justice official Mark Lesko in a press release.&nbsp;

Barrack is also alleged to have repeatedly lied during an FBI interview about his dealings with the UAE.&nbsp;He did not immediately respond to a request for comment.&nbsp;

Barrack, 74, is a longtime Trump ally and founder of the large private equity firm Colony Capital. Barrack stepped down as Colony Capital's chief executive in 2020. In April, he resigned as executive chairman of the firm.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;

Former US President Donald Trump’s longtime aide Tom Barrack, who was indicted on charges of illegal foreign lobbying earlier this week, was released from jail pending trial, after an order of a federal magistrate judge on Friday.

Former US President Donald Trump’s longtime aide Tom Barrack, who was indicted on charges of illegal foreign lobbying earlier this week, was released from jail pending trial, after an order of a federal magistrate judge on Friday. He was freed on a bail package, which includes a $250 million bond secured by $5 million in cash. Barrack was also ordered to wear a GPS location monitoring bracelet by the judge. He has also been barred from transferring any funds overseas. The judge also restricted his travel to parts of Southern California and New York. He will have a curfew to be determined by pretrial services. Barrack must appear in Brooklyn federal court on Monday, where he will be arraigned. He intends to plead not guilty, a spokesman has said. Thomas Barrack, a billionaire friend of Donald Trump who chaired the former president's inaugural fund, was arrested on Tuesday and charged with illegally lobbying the Trump administration on behalf of the United Arab Emirates. Barrack and two other defendants are accused of failing to register as lobbyists and using their influence to advance the UAE's foreign policy goals in the United States. "The defendants repeatedly capitalised on Barrack's friendships and access to a candidate who was eventually elected president, high-ranking campaign and government officials, and the American media to advance the policy goals of a foreign government without disclosing their true allegiances," US Department of Justice official Mark Lesko in a press release. Barrack is also alleged to have repeatedly lied during an FBI interview about his dealings with the UAE. He did not immediately respond to a request for comment. Barrack, 74, is a longtime Trump ally and founder of the large private equity firm Colony Capital. Barrack stepped down as Colony Capital's chief executive in 2020. In April, he resigned as executive chairman of the firm. (With inputs from agencies)

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