U.S. President-elect Donald Trump announced that Massad Boulos, the father-in-law of his daughter Tiffany Trump, will serve as his senior adviser on Arab and Middle Eastern affairs.
Trump made the announcement in a Truth Social post on Sunday.
Massad is a successful lawyer and a highly respected leader in business, with extensive international experience,” Trump wrote. “He has long supported Republican and conservative values, has been a valuable asset to my campaign, and played a key role in building new coalitions with the Arab American community.
Boulos, a prominent Lebanese-American businessman, is the father of Michael Boulos, Tiffany Trump’s husband. This appointment comes just one day after Trump announced the selection of Charles Kushner, the father of Ivanka Trump’s husband, Jared Kushner, as the U.S. ambassador to France. During Trump’s first term, Jared Kushner led diplomatic efforts in the Middle East.
Boulos, who heads the family’s automobile business, actively supported Trump during the campaign, especially in Michigan, among Arab American voters. In his statement, Trump described Boulos as a “deal maker” who supports peace in the Middle East.
