Trump taps daughter Tiffany's father-in-law Massad Boulos as senior adviser on Arab and Middle Eastern affairs
FOX NewsDEC 2024
Trump Names Massad Boulos as Mideast Adviser
Above: Dr. Massad Boulos Image copyright: Jeenah Moon/Contributor/The Washington Post via Getty Images
The Spin
Republican narrative
This appointment demonstrates Trump's strategic approach to Middle East relations, leveraging Boulos's extensive regional connections and successful outreach to Arab-American voters to build new coalitions and promote peace in the region.
Democratic narrative
The selection raises serious concerns about nepotism and potential conflicts of interest, following a pattern of Trump appointing family members to key positions, while questions persist about influence and power among Trump's family members in government.