Newly elected President Trump tapped his daughter Tiffany Trump’s father-in-law, Lebanese-American businessman Dr. Massad Boulos, to join his cabinet as senior advisor for Arab and Middle Eastern affairs.
“I am proud to announce that Massad Boulos will serve as a senior advisor to the President Arab and Middle Eastern Affairsthe president-elect wrote on TRUTHSocial. “Massad is an experienced lawyer and a highly respected leader in the business world, with extensive experience on the international stage. He has been a long-time supporter of Republican and Conservative values, an asset to my Campaign, and was instrumental in building great new coalitions with the Arab American Community. Massad is a dealmaker and a staunch 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!”
Dr. Massad Boulos, Tiffany Trump’s father-in-law, sits for a portrait at the Wall Street Hotel in New York on September 4, 2024. (Jeenah Moon for The Washington Post via Getty Images)
Boulos led the effort to engage the Arab-American community, organizing dozens meetings throughout Michigan and other areas with large Arab populations.
Eric Trump, his sister Tiffany Trump and her then-boyfriend Massad Boulos arrive for President Trump’s acceptance speech as the 2020 Republican presidential nominee on the South Lawn of the White House, August 27, 2020. (REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque)
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Also present at some sessions was Richard Grenell, the former acting director of national intelligence, who was highly regarded by those who met with him.
This is a development story. Check back for updates. The Associated Press contributed to this report.
