President-elect Trump has nominated his daughter Tiffany Trump's father-in-law, Lebanese-American businessman Dr. Massad Boulos, to his cabinet as a senior adviser on Arab and Middle Eastern affairs.
“I am proud to announce that Massad Boulos will serve as Senior Advisor to the President on Arab and Middle Eastern Affairs,” the president-elect wrote on TRUTHSocial. “Mr. Massad is a talented attorney, a highly respected leader in the business community, and has extensive experience in the international arena. He is a long-standing supporter of Republican and conservative values. , an asset to my campaign and a new giant Massad has been instrumental in building coalitions. He will be a negotiator with the Arab American community, a steadfast supporter of peace in the Middle East, and a strong defender of the United States and its interests. We are pleased to have him join us. Team!
Tiffany Trump's father-in-law, Dr. Massad Boulos, sits for a portrait at the Wall Street Hotel in New York on September 4, 2024. (Gina Moon of The Washington Post, via Getty Images)
Boulos led efforts to engage the Arab American community, organizing dozens of meetings in Michigan and other areas with many Arab populations.
Eric Trump, his sister Tiffany Trump, and her then-boyfriend Massad arrive for President Trump's acceptance speech as the 2020 Republican presidential nominee on the South Lawn of the White House on August 27, 2020. – Boulos. (Reuters/Kevin Lamarque)
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Richard Grenell, the former acting director of national intelligence, also appeared in some sessions and was well-received by those who met with him.
This is a developing story. Please check the latest information. The Associated Press contributed to this report.
