United States (US) President-elect Donald Trump has announced he will appoint daughter Tiffany’s father-in-law, Massad Boulos, to serve as his senior adviser on Arab and Middle Eastern affairs.
“Massad is an accomplished lawyer and a highly respected leader in the business world, with extensive experience on the International scene,” Trump said.
“He has been a longtime proponent of Republican and Conservative values, an asset to my Campaign, and was instrumental in building tremendous new coalitions with the Arab American Community.”
“Massad is a dealmaker, and an unwavering supporter of PEACE in the Middle East. He will be a strong advocate for the United States, and its interests, and I am pleased to have him on our team!”, Donald Trump added.
Who is Donald Trump new advisor, Massad Boulos?
Tiffany Trump, the President-elect’s youngest daughter, married Michael Boulos in 2022.
Massad Boulos, who owns the automotive company SCOA Nigeria, was a critical figure for Trump in the swing state of Michigan, campaigning for the president-elect among Arab American voters.
It is expected that Boulos will likely play a role in attempts by the Trump administration to reach a peace deal in the Middle East, since the outbreak of war on October 7, 2023. Israel and Hezbollah, the Iran-backed militant group based in Lebanon, reached a ceasefire deal earlier this week after months of fighting.
The appointment of Boulos is just the latest family figure to land a post with the administration.
On Saturday, Trump said he would nominate Charles Kushner, the father of his son-in-law Jared Kushner, as ambassador to France.
