President-elect Donald Trump continues to appoint family members to key positions in his administration, with the recent announcement that his daughter Tiffany Trump’s father-in-law, Massad Boulos, will serve as a senior Middle East adviser. Boulos, a billionaire businessman from Lebanon, runs a successful company based in Nigeria that produces mechanical equipment and motorcycles.
Trump praised Boulos for his extensive experience in the international business world and his support for Republican and Conservative values. Boulos is known for his role in helping Trump win Michigan during his presidential campaign and has close ties to the Arab American community. He has also met with Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas in efforts to bring peace to the Middle East.
Boulos, who holds a law degree from the University of Houston, has a history of involvement in politics in Lebanon and recently made an unsuccessful run for a seat in the country’s Parliament. He is the father of Michael Boulos, who is married to Tiffany Trump, and the couple is expecting their first child.
This announcement comes on the heels of Trump selecting Charles Kushner, the father of son-in-law Jared Kushner, to serve as ambassador to France. Charles Kushner had previously served time in prison for various charges, but was granted a pardon by Trump in 2020.
As Trump’s inauguration approaches, his choice to appoint family members to important positions continues to raise eyebrows and spark controversy. Time will tell how these appointments will shape the future of his administration’s policies in the Middle East and beyond.
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