What will be the focus of Massad Boulos's first major policy initiative by end of 2025?
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Trump Appoints Lebanese-American Billionaire Massad Boulos as Middle East Advisor
Dec 1, 2024, 04:45 PM
President-elect Donald Trump has appointed Massad Boulos, a Lebanese-American billionaire and Tiffany Trump's father-in-law, as his senior advisor on Middle Eastern and Arab affairs. Boulos, who moved to Texas as a teenager and earned a law degree from the University of Houston, has built a billion-dollar business empire. His appointment comes alongside the selection of Charles Kushner, Jared Kushner's father, as the ambassador to France, marking a notable trend of family members being appointed to key positions within the incoming administration. Boulos is known for his extensive relationships in the Arab and Muslim world, making him a significant power player in Arab American politics.
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