Trump Appoints Massad Boulos as Adviser on Middle East

President-elect Donald Trump has appointed Massad Boulos, a Lebanese-American businessman and his daughter Tiffany's father-in-law, as a senior advisor on Arab and Middle Eastern affairs. Boulos, who has strong ties to the Arab American community, played a significant role in garnering support for Trump during the election, particularly in Michigan. Known for his connections in the region, he may facilitate communication between Trump and Middle Eastern leaders, including those from Hezbollah and Syria. Boulos is characterized as a 'dealmaker' and a proponent of peace, although Trump's administration has seen pro-Israel figures in key positions. His appointment comes amid heightened tensions in the Middle East due to the ongoing Israeli-Hamas conflict, which Trump has blamed on the Biden administration. Boulos aims to leverage his business acumen and political connections to foster U.S. interests in the region.