US President-elect Donald Trump has announced that former state department spokesperson Morgan Ortagus will serve as deputy special presidential envoy for Middle East Peace during his second administration. Ortagus has a background in diplomacy and national security and currently serves as an active US navy reserve intelligence officer. She played a role in the historic Abraham Accords, which achieved peace in the Middle East. Trump expressed optimism that Ortagus would be an asset to Steven Witkoff, his nominee for special envoy to the Middle East, in efforts to bring stability and prosperity to the region.