In a surprising move, U.S. President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Massad Boulos, his daughter’s father-in-law, as his senior adviser on Arab and Middle Eastern affairs.
“I am proud to announce that Massad Boulos will serve as Senior Advisor to the President on Arab and Middle Eastern affairs,” Trump posted on his social media platform, adding yet another family connection to his incoming administration’s foreign policy team.
Boulos, the father-in-law of Trump’s youngest daughter, Tiffany, is an accomplished lawyer and respected business leader. Trump praised him as “an asset” to his 2024 presidential campaign and highlighted his role in building “tremendous new coalitions with the Arab American Community.”
Born in Lebanon to a family with deep ties to Lebanese politics, Boulos moved to Texas as a teenager. He attended the University of Houston, where he earned his law degree before returning to manage his family’s business. As CEO of SCOA Nigeria, a billion-dollar conglomerate, he specialized in the distribution of motor vehicles and equipment across West Africa.
This appointment marks the second time a Trump family relative has been offered a key role in the forthcoming administration. Just the day before, Charles Kushner, father of Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner, was nominated as the next U.S. ambassador to France.
The inclusion of close family members in significant political roles has drawn attention. As the new administration takes shape, many are watching to see how these appointments will influence U.S. foreign policy, particularly in the Middle East.
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