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Trump Taps Tiffany's Father-in-Law as Senior Middle East Adviser

President-elect Donald Trump names Massad Boulos, Tiffany Trump's father-in-law, as senior adviser on Middle East affairs, emphasizing family ties and political outreach.

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Updated: Dec 1st, 2024, 5:38 PM ET

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In a controversial move, President-elect Donald Trump appoints Massad Boulos as senior adviser on Arab and Middle Eastern affairs. Boulos, a businessman with Lebanese heritage and father-in-law to Trump’s daughter Tiffany, was instrumental in engaging Arab American voters during Trump's campaign. This appointment comes alongside Trump's selection of Charles Kushner for ambassador to France, raising questions of nepotism. Boulos' role is seen as vital amid ongoing conflicts in the region, although specific policy plans from the Trump administration remain unclear.

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