Trump Taps Tiffany Trump’s Father-in-Law Massad Boulos as Middle East Adviser

President-elect Donald Trump announced on Sunday his intention to nominate Massad Boulos, a billionaire businessman from Lebanon and father-in-law to his daughter Tiffany Trump, as senior adviser on Arab and Middle Eastern affairs.

Boulos is poised to play a key role in shaping Trump’s Middle East policy as the president-elect prepares to assume office in January.

Boulos’ son, Michael Boulos, has been married to Tiffany Trump since 2022, further cementing the family’s close ties to the president-elect. Trump revealed his decision to appoint Boulos in a post shared on his social media platform, Truth Social.

"Massad is an accomplished lawyer and a highly respected leader in the business world, with extensive experience on the international scene," Trump wrote.

"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."

Trump praised Boulos as "a dealmaker and an unwavering supporter of peace in the Middle East" and highlighted his potential as "a strong advocate for the United States and its interests."

Boulos' appointment comes amid Trump’s preparations to reenter the White House, alongside Vice President-elect JD Vance.

As Middle East adviser, Boulos is expected to play a significant role in addressing ongoing tensions in the region, including Israel’s conflict with Hamas in Gaza and its disputes with Lebanon and Iran. These issues have escalated, threatening to spark wider conflict across the Middle East.

The Biden administration recently announced a brokered ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah, an Iran-backed group in Lebanon, but both parties have accused the other of violating the agreement.

Efforts to negotiate a similar deal with Hamas have stalled, leaving Trump’s incoming administration with major challenges. Boulos’ experience and connections in the region are likely to be key assets as the new administration develops its foreign policy strategy.

Boulos has already played a role in the Trump campaign, spearheading outreach efforts to Arab American communities in the United States during this year’s election.

He organized meetings in key states like Michigan, helping to galvanize support from these communities. His appointment also marks the second time Trump has chosen an in-law for a prominent role in his administration.

In a separate announcement on Truth Social over the weekend, Trump named Charles Kushner, father of Jared Kushner—who is married to Ivanka Trump—as his choice for ambassador to France.

Jared Kushner, who served as a senior adviser during Trump’s first term, has been a central figure in Trump’s political and policy-making circles.

Trump described Charles Kushner as "a tremendous business leader, philanthropist, and dealmaker" who would be a strong advocate for the United States.

In 2020, Trump pardoned Kushner after his guilty plea years earlier to charges of tax evasion and making illegal campaign contributions.

With these appointments, Trump is once again relying on close family ties and trusted allies to shape his administration as he prepares for his return to the White House.