Trump Names Massad Boulos as Mideast Adviser

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DEC 2 2024

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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.
During Trump's campaign, Boulos led outreach efforts to Arab-American communities, organizing numerous meetings across Michigan and other states with significant Arab populations.

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.

Breitbart

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.

The New Republic