Elon Musk Pushes for Disruptive Treasury Pick Amidst Cabinet Tensions

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Elon Musk has publicly endorsed Howard Lutnick for the role of Treasury Secretary in Donald Trump's incoming administration, suggesting Lutnick would bring necessary change compared to the "business-as-usual" choice of Scott Bessent. Musk's endorsement comes as Trump finalizes his Cabinet picks, with Lutnick and Bessent both being considered for the Treasury position. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. also supports Lutnick, citing his pro-Bitcoin stance. Meanwhile, Trump continues to make other key appointments and engage in public events.
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- Messy Fight for Trump’s Treasury Chief Spills Into Public - WSJ The Wall Street Journal
- Elon Musk wants Trump to disrupt Wall Street with his Treasury pick CNN
- ‘We Need Change’—Tesla CEO Elon Musk’s U.S. ‘Bankrupt’ Warning Backs Bitcoin Price Bull For Treasury Forbes
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