{
  "id": 5402422,
  "title": "Editor's Notes: The man who decides which Jews the president hears - comment",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/03/editors-notes-the-man-who-decides-which-jews-the-president-hears",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-03T20:12:29.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Jerusalem Post",
    "slug": "jerusalem-post",
    "url": "https://www.jpost.com/opinion/article-907514"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A private plane, owned by a Satmar philanthropist, departed from New York on Thursday morning. Onboard were two men whose identities most American Jews would struggle to recognize: one led a movement that views the State of Israel as a religious error, while the other defended New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani against allegations of antisemitism. They were en route to the Oval Office, where they met with a man most American Jews have never heard of: Martin Marks. Marks is a 43-year-old Special Assistant to the President and Director of Jewish Engagement. He personally arranged the delegation's presence in the White House, a decision made in the week leading up to Rosh Hashanah. Marks' unique background includes a bachelor's degree from Johns Hopkins University, a master's degree from New York University, and a career that has seen him write for prominent publications and work on Jewish outreach for the Trump campaign. Despite his extensive resume, Marks has not garnered widespread recognition within the organized American Jewish world.",
  "summary": "Six rabbis were invited to the Oval Office before Rosh Hashanah. The interesting question isn’t who they are, but who picked them.",
  "key_points": [
    "Two men with controversial views met President in Oval Office.",
    "Martin Marks arranged delegation's White House visit.",
    "Marks directs Jewish Engagement for Trump administration."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}