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Trump Congratulates Zach and Sophie Witkoff on Newborn Son

8/16/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump congratulated Zach Witkoff and Sophie Witkoff on their son Don James Witkoff, named after him, on August 16, 2026.
Alex Witkoff announced the birth of his nephew Theodore Andrew Witkoff on the anniversary of his brother Andrew Witkoff’s 2011 death, a coincidence called “bashert.”
Steve Witkoff, a special envoy for President Donald Trump, spoke about Andrew Witkoff’s death at a Melania Trump-hosted opioid conference.

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U.S. President Donald Trump congratulated Zach Witkoff and Sophie Witkoff on their son Don James Witkoff, named after him, on August 16, 2026.
Alex Witkoff announced the birth of his nephew Theodore Andrew Witkoff on the anniversary of his brother Andrew Witkoff’s 2011 death, a coincidence called “bashert.”
Steve Witkoff, a special envoy for President Donald Trump, spoke about Andrew Witkoff’s death at a Melania Trump-hosted opioid conference.