Trump picks Massad Boulos to advise on Middle East affairs
Donald Trump has appointed Massad Boulos, a businessman with dual citizenship, as an advisor on Arab and Middle Eastern affairs. The president-elect announced this appointment on social media. Boulos, who is Trump’s daughter Tiffany's father-in-law, has extensive contacts in the Arab world.
8:53 AM EST, December 2, 2024
Donald Trump, the president-elect of the USA, revealed that Massad Boulos, a businessman holding both American and Lebanese citizenship, will serve as his advisor on Arab and Middle Eastern affairs. Trump shared this news on his social media platform, Truth Social.
Boulos, the father-in-law of Trump’s daughter Tiffany, possesses extensive contacts in the Arab world. His relationships and experience could be crucial for shaping the new United States policy in the Middle East.
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Boulos is known for numerous meetings with Arab leaders and has strong relationships with various political parties in Lebanon. His connections include, among others, Hezbollah, a Shiite organization supported by Iran, and the Christian Lebanese Forces party, which opposes Hezbollah.
Massad Boulos also played a significant role in Trump’s presidential campaign by helping to gain the support of the Muslim minority in swing states like Pennsylvania and Michigan. His involvement was instrumental in the Republican Party’s success in the elections.
This marks the second time Trump has chosen a father-in-law from his family for his administration. On Sunday, the politician announced his intention to nominate Charles Kushner, a controversial figure with a criminal record, as the U.S. ambassador to France. Kushner is the father of Trump’s son-in-law, Jared Kushner.
