President-elect Donald Trump announced Sunday that he will tap his daughter Tiffany’s father-in-law Massad Boulos as his Senior Advisor to the President on Arab and Middle Eastern affairs.
Donald Trump picks billionaire Massad Boulos, Tiffany Trump’s father-in-law, as advisor on Middle East and Arab affairs
“He has been a longtime proponent of Republican and Conservative values, an asset to my Campaign, and was instrumental in building tremendous new coalitions with the Arab American Community,” he added. “Massad is a dealmaker, and an unwavering supporter of PEACE in the Middle East. He will be a strong advocate for the United States, and its interests, and I am pleased to have him on our team!” Trump went on.
Trump pardoned the elder Kushner in late December 2020 on his way out of the White House. Jared Kushner and his wife, Ivanka Trump both served in his first administration. However, the pair has indicated they aren’t inclined to return in his second administration.Boulos joins the likes of Trump’s longtime friend and fellow real estate mogul Steve Witkoff, whom he has named as special envoy for the Middle East; and US ambassador to Israel designee Mike Huckabee.
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