Special Assistant to President Trump Martin Marks | Tzedek Gala – Library of Congress (Aug 12, 2025)

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This video features a historic moment from the Tzedek Gala at the Library of Congress on August 12, 2025. Mr. Keelen opens with an introduction, reflecting on the deep friendship between Tzedek, Martin Marks, the White House, and President Trump. A short video introduction by Tzedek follows, highlighting Special Assistant to the President & White House Jewish Liaison Martin Marks’s dedicated work on behalf of the Jewish people in the United States and his close friendship with Tzedek. The choir then sings “God Bless America,” adding a moving and patriotic note to the program. To the audience’s surprise, Martin Marks personally delivers a letter from President Trump, addressed to Rabbi Margaretten and the Tzedek volunteers, recognizing their extraordinary work. Finally, Martin Marks delivers his remarks, speaking about the strong friendship between Tzedek and the White House, the vital advocacy for criminal justice reform and infertility access, and the organization’s profound influence on the Jewish community, the nation, and the broader mission of compassion and justice. This segment captures one of the evening’s most powerful highlights, symbolizing Tzedek’s enduring impact and its valued partnership with the White House.