US President-elect Donald Trump announced on Sunday that he intends to appoint Lebanese-born entrepreneur Massad Boulos as a senior adviser on the Middle East.
He wrote in Truth Social that Boulos is "an experienced lawyer and respected leader in the business world with extensive international experience."
"Massad is a good businessman and a steadfast supporter of peace in the Middle East," Trump added.
Boulos is a Lebanese-born billionaire who runs his family's automotive company, SCOA Nigeria.
The entrepreneur actively supported Trump during his presidential campaign, and Boulos' son, Michael, is married to Trump's youngest daughter, Tiffany.
