President-elect Donald Trump Donald John TrumpBiden on Trump's refusal to commit to peaceful transfer of power: 'What country are we in?' Romney: 'Unthinkable and unacceptable' to not commit to peaceful transition of power Two Louisville police officers shot amid Breonna Taylor grand jury protests MORE is appointing a top Trump Organization attorney to oversee the administration's international negotiations, CNN reported on Friday.



A source told CNN that Jason Greenblatt, the chief lawyer of the Trump Organization, will become a special representative for international negotiations and will likely direct Israel-Palestinian peace talks, negotiate trade agreements and work on the diplomatic relationship between the U.S. and Cuba.



"My philosophy, in both business and in life, is that bringing people together and working to unite, rather than to divide, is the strongest path to success," Greenblatt said in a statement, as reported by CNN.



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"I truly believe that this approach is one that can yield results for the United States in matters all over the world. I look forward to serving on President-elect Trump's team, and helping to achieve great outcomes for our country," he added.