Trump appoints Massad Boulos as his senior adviser on Arab affairs

In a move that caught local and international attention, US President Donald Trump announced the appointment of Lebanese-American businessman Massad Boulos as his senior advisor for Arab and Middle Eastern affairs.

Appointment of Massad Boulos: An interesting step The announcement came via the Truth Social platform, where Trump described Boulos as a “savvy businessman and brilliant lawyer” with extensive experience in international relations and building alliances within the Arab American community.

Trump's in-laws in influential positions This appointment is part of a series of exciting appointments made by Trump, as the past few days witnessed the appointment of his other son-in-law, Charles Kushner, as ambassador to France.

Massad Boulos, who is the father of Tiffany Trump's husband, Michael Boulos, played a significant role in strengthening the relationship between Trump and the Arab community during the election campaign, which may explain why Trump places so much trust in him.

In addition, Paul is expected to play an active role in calming tensions in the Middle East, based on Trump's promises to achieve peace in the region.

Who is Masoud Boulos? Born in Lebanon, Massad Boulos has a distinguished CV that includes: • Managing the SCOA Nigeria Group, a billion dollar vehicle distribution and assembly giant in West Africa. • Studying law at the University of Houston after moving to Texas, and continuing the family business in Nigeria. • His prominent role in supporting Trump’s election campaign, especially within Arab communities in Michigan.

Paul's appointment represents a new addition to the Trump administration's quest to achieve a new vision for Arab-American relations, amid global interest in his future and his impact on regional politics.