Trump names truck salesman Massad Boulos as Middle East adviser

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Massad Boulos, President-elect Donald Trump's choice for Middle East adviser, is portrayed as a billionaire mogul. However, records reveal he has primarily sold trucks and heavy machinery in Nigeria for the past two decades. Despite media profiles and Trump's praise, Boulos's company, SCOA Nigeria PLC, reported a profit of less than $66,000 last year. The company's current valuation is about $865,000. Boulos's personal stake in the business is valued at just $1.53, raising questions about his wealth and business acumen.


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