Childhood and Education Journey of Steve Witkoff in Timeline

How education and upbringing influenced the life of Steve Witkoff. A timeline of key moments.

Steven Charles Witkoff is an American real estate developer, investor, and the founder of the Witkoff Group. Since 2025, he has served as the United States special envoy to the Middle East and special envoy for peace missions. Witkoff has also acted as a de facto envoy to Russian President Vladimir Putin.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements

March 15, 1957: Steven Witkoff Born

On March 15, 1957, Steven Charles Witkoff was born. He later became a real estate developer, investor, and founder of the Witkoff Group.

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1980: Earned BA in Political Science

In 1980, Steve Witkoff earned a BA in political science from Hofstra University after transferring from Union College.

1983: Graduated from Hofstra Law School

In 1983, Steve Witkoff graduated with a JD from Hofstra Law School.

1987: Witkoff's Marriage to Lauren Jill Rappoport

In 1987, Steve Witkoff married Lauren Jill Rappoport, who was an associate at the Manhattan law firm of Botein, Hays & Sklar.

2011: Son's Opioid Overdose

After the death of his son, Andrew, from an opioid overdose in 2011, Steve Witkoff has become an advocate for addiction awareness and recovery efforts.

2011: Death of Son Andrew

In 2011, Andrew Witkoff, Steve Witkoff's 22-year-old son, died of an OxyContin overdose at a sober living facility in California.

September 15, 2024: Golfing with Trump During Assassination Attempt

On September 15, 2024, Steve Witkoff was playing golf with Donald Trump at Trump International Golf Club when Ryan Wesley Routh attempted to assassinate Trump.