Written by Washington, President-elect Donald Trump has chosen Howard Lutnick, head of brokerage and investment bank Cantor Fitzgerald and a cryptocurrency enthusiast, as his nominee for commerce secretary, a position in which he’d have a key role in carrying out Trump’s plans to raise and enforce tariffs. Lutnick is a co-chair of Trump’s transition team, along with […]
Billionaire Elon Musk voiced support for Howard Lutnick in the race to be President-elect Donald Trump’s next Treasury secretary as warring camps make final pushes for the coveted cabinet post. The infighting has delayed decisions on Trump’s economic picks even as he rushes to fill many other posts in his incoming administration. Musk said on […]
Elon Musk at the tenth Breakthrough Prize ceremony held at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures on April 13, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. The Hollywood Reporter | The Hollywood Reporter | Getty Images On Saturday, Elon Musk shared who he is endorsing for Treasury secretary on X, a cabinet position President-elect Donald Trump has yet […]
Elon Musk threw his weight behind Trump transition co-chair Howard Lutnick for Treasury secretary on Saturday, signaling a late move to influence a looming – and key – choice. Why it matters: Musk has grown increasingly important in President-elect Trump’s orbit, and Treasury secretary is one of the last major posts not yet filled. While […]