In brief
Despite the portrayal of Massad Boulos as a billionaire mogul, investigations uncover that he has primarily sold trucks and heavy machinery, with little evidence of substantial wealth or experience in the complex Middle East landscape.
President-elect Donald Trump's selection of Massad Boulos as his Middle East adviser has raised eyebrows as details about Boulos's background surface. Often described in the media as a billionaire dealmaker, Boulos is, in reality, a truck and heavy machinery salesman based in Nigeria. In an October interview, Boulos portrayed his company as worth billions, and Trump has referred to him as a "highly respected leader" and a "dealmaker." However, corporate records tell a different story — they indicate that the company, SCOA Nigeria PLC, reported a meager profit of less than $66,000 in the previous year.Further examination of Boulos’s finances reveals no substantial proof of wealth stemming from his business dealings. It appears Boulos Enterprises, which various outlets have cited as his family business, is not connected to him, as affirmed by an official within that company.Interestingly, Boulos, a Lebanese-American, has confirmed that he has not traveled to the Middle East in years, positioning him in a complex role where he must advise on one of the most tumultuous regions globally. This advisory position, crucial in shaping U.S. policy, is notably exempt from Senate approval.
