At Christmas Party, Trump Publicly Acknowledges U.S. Envoy to Iraq
Trump praised U.S. Envoy to Iraq Mark Savaya at a White House Christmas event, as the U.S. President praised sweeping first-year achievements.
A brief but pointed acknowledgment by U.S. President Donald Trump of America’s envoy to Iraq, Mark Savaya, during the White House’s 2025 Christmas party has drawn attention in diplomatic and political circles, symbolizing both personal rapport and the broader confidence projected by the administration as it declares sweeping domestic and international achievements.
In a post on X dated Dec. 19, 2025, Savaya publicly thanked President Trump for recognizing him during the White House Christmas gathering, writing: “President Trump, thank you for your kind acknowledgment at the 2025 White House Christmas party. You are truly the greatest president this country has ever had. Merry Christmas and may God bless you and the United States of America.”
The post was accompanied by a video capturing the moment in which President Trump acknowledged Savaya among a select group of invited guests, offering praise in front of the assembled audience.
The exchange occurred during what President Trump described as a particularly exclusive and tightly attended event.
Addressing the crowd, the president reflected on the significance of the gathering, noting that the Christmas party was “the toughest invitation,” emphasizing that attendance was limited and that those present held “special significance.”
Within that context, Trump called out Savaya by name, remarking, “Mark Savaya. Hey Mark! You’re looking good,” before continuing to recognize others in attendance and expressing pride in those gathered.
The moment, though brief, was emblematic of the administration’s broader messaging during the holiday season—an effort to project unity, loyalty, and confidence as the White House closed out its first year in office.
Savaya’s public response, effusive in its praise of the president, underscored the personal dimension of that acknowledgment and highlighted the envoy’s visibility within the administration at a time of heightened focus on U.S. foreign policy in the Middle East.
Mark Savaya @Mark_Savaya
President Trump, thank you for your kind acknowledgment at the 2025 White House Christmas party. You are truly the greatest president this country has ever had. Merry Christmas and may God bless you and the United States of America. link