In brief
Massad Boulos, who has been labeled a billionaire businessman by various media, is set to be President-elect Trump's Middle East advisor. Despite the high-flying reputation, an investigation reveals that he has spent the last two decades selling trucks and machinery, with his company showing modest profits. This raises questions about his qualifications for advising on Middle Eastern affairs.
Massad Boulos, named President-elect Donald Trump’s Middle East adviser, is touted in the media as a billionaire businessman, backed by a family name at the helm of a supposed billion-dollar empire. However, a closer look uncovers a very different story.Boulos has primarily been selling trucks and heavy machinery in Nigeria for SCOA Nigeria PLC, a company associated with his father-in-law. It reported only about $66,000 in profits last year – hardly the measure of a billionaire. Moreover, his purported family business, Boulos Enterprises, appears to be owned by another branch of the Boulos family, further distancing him from the wealth often associated with his name.Despite these revelations, Trump praised Boulos as a “dealmaker” with extensive experience in the international arena. However, Boulos himself admitted to not visiting the Middle East in years. With advisory roles not requiring Senate approval, the validity of Boulos's appointment raises eyebrows, especially as he heads into one of the most tumultuous regions globally.
