Trump’s Advisor for the Middle East and North Africa Reaffirms Washington’s Recognition of Morocco’s Sovereignty over the Sahara

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Amid ongoing attempts by Algerian media and analysts to distort the U.S. stance on the Moroccan Sahara issue, the newly appointed U.S. Special Envoy for Africa and the Middle East—assigned by President Donald Trump—has reaffirmed Washington’s recognition of Morocco’s sovereignty over the Sahara.

This came through his recent retweet of a statement by U.S. Senator Marco Rubio, which read: “The United States recognizes Moroccan sovereignty over Western Sahara.” This gesture is far from arbitrary; it reflects the continued commitment of influential American political figures to the position declared by the Trump administration in December 2020—a position that has not been officially reversed to this day.

The timing of this retweet appears to be a direct response to misleading interpretations being promoted by certain Algerian analysts, who suggest a possible shift or ambiguity in the American stance. However, the facts indicate that U.S. policy continues to align with its strategic interests in the region and acknowledges Morocco’s central role in maintaining regional security and stability.

This public signal from the U.S. special envoy is likely to reshuffle the cards for opponents of Morocco’s territorial integrity. It once again confirms that the recognition of Moroccan sovereignty over its southern provinces is not a transient political decision, but rather a strategic orientation supported by influential figures in Washington.