U.S. President-elect Donald Trump announced the appointment of His Lebanese Son-in-Law Massad Boulos as Chief Advisor for Arab Affairs and the Middle East, highlighting his significant role in building alliances with the Arab-American community and supporting peace in the region. Boulos, a Lebanese businessman who emigrated to the U.S. in his youth, played a pivotal role in rallying Arab voters in favor of Trump in Michigan.
During the election campaign, Boulos pledged that if Trump won, he would immediately work to end the war in Lebanon before the president’s official inauguration. True to his word, following Trump’s victory, an agreement was reached to end the conflict in Lebanon, demonstrating Boulos’ commitment and effectiveness in fostering stability.