President Donald Trump on Thursday announced the nomination of Yehuda Kaploun as the next U.S. Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Antisemitism.

The announcement, made via Trump’s Truth Social account, praised Kaploun as a dedicated advocate for Jewish rights and religious freedom.

“I am proud to nominate Yehuda Kaploun as the United States Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Antisemitism, Ambassador-at-Large,” Trump wrote. “Yehuda is a successful businessman and staunch advocate for the Jewish Faith and the Rights of his people to live and worship free from persecution. With Anti-Semitism dangerously on the rise, Yehuda will be the strongest Representative for Americans and Jews across the Globe, and promote PEACE. Congratulations Yehuda!”

Kaploun, a Miami-based entrepreneur with deep roots in both askanus and Republican politics, has been a close confidant of Trump for decades. He played a key role in Jewish outreach efforts during Trump’s 2024 campaign and has been a vocal supporter of the president’s stance on U.S.-Israel relations.

Born into a Chabad-Lubavitch family in Kfar Chabad, Israel, Kaploun has maintained strong ties with Jewish communities in both the U.S. and Israel. He visited Israel in late November, where he met with senior government officials and leading Charedi rabbanim.

Kaploun currently serves as President and Co-Founder of RussKap Water, LLC, a company specializing in Atmospheric Water Generation (AWG) technology aimed at addressing global water scarcity. He has also been deeply involved in philanthropy, co-founding the Moses and Aaron Foundation alongside Nobel Laureate Elie Wiesel to support children with special needs and their families.

His humanitarian efforts have earned him honors from the U.S. Congress, the New York State Senate, and past New York governors and mayors, including George Pataki, Rudy Giuliani, and Michael Bloomberg.

Pending official confirmation, Kaploun is expected to assume the role with a global mandate—to advocate for Jewish communities, engage with foreign governments, and ensure that the United States remains a leading voice against antisemitism in all its forms.

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