Elon Musk Backs Howard Lutnick Amidst Turbulent Treasury Secretary Search
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Elon Musk has endorsed Howard Lutnick, CEO of Cantor Fitzgerald, for the position of Treasury Secretary in President-elect Donald Trump's administration, citing Lutnick's potential to "enact change." Musk contrasted Lutnick with another candidate, Scott Bessent, whom he described as a "business-as-usual choice." While Trump has not yet made a decision, both Lutnick and Bessent have strong ties to him, with Lutnick having hosted a fundraiser for Trump and Bessent serving as a key economic advisor during the 2024 campaign.
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