The Lebanese-American businessman and political associate Massad Boulos has been selected as a Senior Advisor on Arab. Massad Boulos has years of experience in the field, leading to a reputable life and a billion-dollar net worth.
Born into a Greek Orthodox family in Koura, Lebanon, Boulos moved to Texas as a teenager and obtained a law degree at the University of Houston Law Center. He comes from a political family.
Boulos’ father, father-in-law, and grandfather were members of the Lebanese parliament and were significant members of the Free Patriotic Movement. After his degree, he handled his family business for over five years.
Moreover, he managed SCOA Nigeria as its CEO, making it a billion-dollar association of companies that distributed vehicle equipment across West Africa.
🚨🇺🇸TRUMP TAPS LEBANESE AMERICAN BUSINESSMAN MASSAD BOULOS AS MIDDLE EAST ADVISER
— Mario Nawfal (@MarioNawfal) December 1, 2024
Boulos will serve as senior adviser on Arab and Middle Eastern affairs.
Announced on Truth Social, Boulos, who is also Tiffany Trump's father-in-law, has been actively engaging with Arab American… pic.twitter.com/E0bY7q2A48
The politician also contested a parliamentary seat in 2009 and developed his connection with the country’s Christian political establishment. Despite being an independent candidate, he brought religious beliefs to politics.
Further, Boulos had developed a close friendship with Suleiman Frangeih, who later received support from Hezbollah to become Lebanon’s president.
Later, during Trump’s 2024 elections, Boulos campaigned for the Muslim community. The politician collaborated with Bishara Bahbah and Richard Grenall and supported the president-elect in initiating the ‘global peace’ initiative.
Such close connections to prominent political and business figures in the Middle East and the States have ensured a safe career for Massad Boulos, leading to a high net worth. He has been listed as one of the billionaires in Lebanon.
Massad Boulos shares a personal connection with Trump as his in-law!
After joining hands in politics, Boulos moved to expand his connection with the Trump family on a deeper level. In 2022, his son, Michael, married Trump’s daughter, Tiffany Trump.
The pair met at Lindsay Lohan’s club and began spending time with one another’s family. Later, they were photographed sitting in the front row at New York Fashion Week.
Further, Michael proposed to Tiffany at the White House and planned their intimate ceremony at the Mar-a-Lago club. Recently, the couple announced that they are expecting their first child.
Congratulations to my friend and great American – Massad Boulos, President Trump’s next Middle East Advisor. He will do GREAT! 🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/VC37QNff11
— Abe Hamadeh (@AbrahamHamadeh) December 1, 2024
Meanwhile, Trump addressed Boulos during his Detroit Economic Club event during the presidential campaign and congratulated his in-law on the good news. The crowd cheered, adding to the celebration.
Similarly, the president-elect offered Boulos a position in his administration a day after Trump selected his other in-law to serve as ambassador to France.
However, in the announcement, Trump didn’t mention his family connections for political reasons and instead praised Boulos for his business experience and political involvement in the past years.
Moreover, Trump wrote, “He has been a longtime advisor of Republican and Conservative values, an asset to my campaign. Boulos played a significant role in building the agreement with the Arab American Community.“
Regardless, Boulos hasn’t revealed his plans to approach the position in the White House. People speculate that the position might help him increase his influence and wealth in the coming days.
Additional Information
- Massad Boulos married Sarah Boulos and has three children apart from Michael. His youngest son, Fares, has a rising career in the entertainment industry, and he recently landed a role in the Netflix series The Crown.
- The politician has acted as a bridge between the Palestinian Authority, its leader, Mahmoud Abbas, and Trump to handle the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.
