In a surprising turn of events, President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Massad Boulos, his daughter's father-in-law, as his senior adviser on Arab and Middle Eastern affairs.
On Sunday, Trump took to his social media platform Truth Social to make the announcement: \"I am proud to announce that Massad Boulos will serve as Senior Advisor to the President on Arab and Middle Eastern affairs.\" This move adds another family connection to the foreign policy team of his incoming administration.
Boulos, father-in-law to Trump's youngest daughter, Tiffany Trump, was praised by the president-elect as \"an accomplished lawyer and a highly respected leader in the business world.\" Trump added that Boulos would be \"an asset\" to his 2024 presidential campaign and \"instrumental in building tremendous new coalitions with the Arab American community.\"
Born in Lebanon into a family with deep ties to Lebanese politics, Boulos moved to Texas as a teenager. There, he attended the University of Houston and earned a law degree. After completing his education, he returned to his family's business empire, taking the helm as CEO of SCOA Nigeria, a billion-dollar conglomerate specializing in the distribution of motor vehicles and equipment across West Africa.
Boulos isn't the only family member stepping into the political spotlight. This nomination follows the recent appointment of Charles Kushner, father of Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner, as the next U.S. ambassador to France. Looks like the Trump administration is keeping it all in the family! 👨👩👧👦
With these new additions, the upcoming administration is shaping up to be a family affair, sparking conversations about nepotism and the blending of personal and political realms. What does this mean for U.S. foreign policy in the Middle East? Only time will tell, but it's definitely stirring up buzz among political enthusiasts and young observers alike!
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