Trump’s Advisor for North Africa Reposts U.S. Secretary of State’s Tweet Reaffirming American Recognition of Morocco’s Sovereignty Over the Sahara

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Amid attempts by Algerian media and analysts to distort the U.S. position on the Moroccan Sahara issue, Masad Boulos, the newly appointed U.S. special envoy to Africa and the Middle East under President Donald Trump, has reaffirmed Washington’s support for Morocco’s sovereignty over the Sahara.

This came through his repost of a recent tweet by U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio on X, which stated: “The United States recognizes Morocco’s sovereignty over Western Sahara.” This move is far from trivial—it underscores the continued commitment of influential American political figures to the stance declared by the Trump administration in December 2020, a position that has not been officially reversed to date.

The timing of this repost is particularly significant, as it directly counters the misleading interpretations being promoted by some Algerian commentators, who suggest a possible shift or ambiguity in the U.S. stance. On the contrary, facts show that American policy continues to align with its strategic interests in the region, recognizing Morocco’s pivotal role in ensuring regional security and stability. This was reaffirmed by Trump’s advisor himself in an exclusive interview with Medi1 TV, where he confirmed the firm American recognition of Morocco’s sovereignty over its Sahara.

This clear message, delivered on a Moroccan news channel by a U.S. special envoy, is likely to unsettle those opposing Morocco’s territorial integrity. It reinforces the notion that the recognition of Morocco’s sovereignty over its southern provinces is not a fleeting political decision, but rather a strategic orientation backed by a major global power and influential voices in Washington.