Overview
- The New York Times reported that Alex Witkoff sought billions from the Qatar Investment Authority for a U.S. real estate fund while his father helped negotiate an end to the Gaza war.
- QIA confirmed it is not moving forward with the proposed fund after being pitched by Alex Witkoff.
- The White House called the story a bogus smear, saying Steve Witkoff is finalizing divestment from his company and complies with ethics rules.
- Documents and prior reporting indicate Qatar-linked money backed Witkoff ventures as early as 2017, and a lobbyist’s memo described Steve Witkoff as a Trump confidant to be cultivated.
- Coverage notes no evidence that the family’s business ties influenced Gaza negotiations, and Qatar says investment decisions are kept separate from diplomacy.