Trump taps daughter Tiffany's father-in-law Massad Boulos as senior adviser on Arab and Middle Eastern affairs
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Trump Names Massad Boulos as Mideast Adviser
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Above: Dr. Massad Boulos Image copyright: Jeenah Moon/Contributor/The Washington Post via Getty Images
The Facts
Pres.-elect Donald Trump on Sunday appointed Lebanese-American businessman Massad Boulos as senior adviser on Arab and Middle Eastern affairs, marking the second family-connected appointment following Charles Kushner's nomination as French ambassador.
Boulos, a billionaire with extensive business connections in Nigeria and Lebanon, is the father of Michael Boulos, who married Trump's daughter Tiffany in November 2022 at Mar-a-Lago.
The Spin
Republican narrative
This appointment demonstrates Trump's strategic approach to Middle East relations, leveraging Boulos's extensive regional connections and successful outreach to Arab-American voters to build new coalitions and promote peace in the region.
Democratic narrative
The selection raises serious concerns about nepotism and potential conflicts of interest, following a pattern of Trump appointing family members to key positions, while questions persist about influence and power among Trump's family members in government.
