Musk Endorses Lutnick for Treasury Role, Urges Public Input
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Elon Musk is advocating for Howard Lutnick, CEO of Cantor Fitzgerald, to be appointed as Treasury Secretary in Donald Trump's administration, arguing that Lutnick would bring necessary change to the role. Musk criticized another candidate, hedge fund CEO Scott Bessent, as a "business-as-usual" choice. The decision remains a key unresolved issue in Trump's Cabinet, with various factions supporting different candidates. Musk's involvement highlights the influence of high-profile figures in shaping the incoming administration's economic policies.
- Elon Musk pushes Lutnick for Treasury POLITICO
- As Trump picks his Cabinet, Musk suggests he let the public weigh in on who should lead Treasury The Associated Press
- Musk Throws Support to Lutnick Over Bessent in Treasury Race Bloomberg
- Howard Lutnick, Donald Trump’s resilient transition chief The Economist
- Musk says Howard Lutnick would 'enact change' if chosen for US Treasury job Reuters
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