It has been stated that Howard Lutnick, one of the most important names in Donald Trump’s election and government transition team, who is preparing to become the new president of the United States, will also play a leading role in the selection of the new Treasury Secretary.
According to Bloomberg’s special report, Lutinck, who set up a camp at Trump’s Florida mansion before the election, continues his work. It was stated that the businessman, who is also the CEO of the international financial services company Cantor Fitzgerald, will be the person who will hold meetings with many candidates.
He is also among the candidates
Lutnick, who is one of the leading people who will brief and inform Trump about the candidates, is also among the candidates. Lutnick, known for his Bitcoin investments, has also given speeches at many of Trump’s rallies. It is not very likely that Lutnick will take the ministerial seat, but if Trump is not convinced by any candidate and “asks” him for this duty, it is almost certain that the successful manager will accept.
On the other hand, hedge fund manager Scott Bessent is at the top of the list of names Lutnick will meet with. Bessent, the founder of Key Square Group, became the top candidate, especially after another billionaire businessman, John Paulson, announced that he would not be a minister. Bessent is known for working for George Soros’ hedge fund company for many years and earning the company billions of dollars.
The CEO of Cantor Fitzgerald continues his work at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago mansion, which he started before the election. According to Bloomberg’s report, Lutnick works with a large team in a room with 8 television screens and tablets. Files are kept on the candidates here and reports supported by photographs are prepared for Trump.
Other names mentioned for the Treasury Department are currently former SEC chairman Jay Clayton during the Trump era and Robert Lighthizer, an economic advisor who also worked during the Trump era… However, it is stated that the top candidate is Scott Bessent.