Adam Bohler, who resigned as the U.S. special envoy for hostage affairs, will continue serving under President Donald Trump as a "special government employee" focused on hostage releases, White House officials told Ynet on Saturday.
Deputy White House Press Secretary Anna Kelly confirmed the move, saying, "Adam played a critical role in negotiations for the return of Marc Fogel from Russia. He will continue this important work to bring home those wrongfully detained around the world."
The comments come amid a Wall Street Journal report suggesting Bohler resigned primarily to avoid stepping down from companies he co-manages. White House officials acknowledged that was the "primary reason" for his departure but noted he had been aware of the conflict of interest from the outset. His resignation followed a series of media interviews that sparked controversy in both Israel and the United States.