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Trump's Loyalists: Lutnick's Role in 2024 Transition

Howard Lutnick, Trump's transition team co-chair, is leading the recruitment of loyalists for his administration, focusing on economic policies and avoiding past mistakes.

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What is Lutnick's vision for the US economy?: Lutnick's vision for "Make America Great Again" involves reducing taxes and increasing tariffs, mirroring the economic policies of the early 1900s.
Who is leading the recruitment efforts for Trump's administration?: Howard Lutnick, CEO of Cantor Fitzgerald and co-chair of Trump's transition team, is leading the recruitment of officials for Trump's administration.
What future role does Lutnick plan to play in the Trump administration?: Lutnick's role in the new administration is unclear, but he intends to collaborate with Elon Musk on a federal spending reduction commission.
What is Lutnick's main goal in selecting officials for Trump's administration?: Lutnick aims to fill the administration with loyalists who will support Trump's agenda, unlike his first term, which he considers to have had "freshman" mistakes.
How has Lutnick approached the selection of new figures for Trump's administration?: While Lutnick has endorsed some figures new to Trump's circle, like Robert F. Kennedy Jr., he has discouraged the inclusion of less loyal business figures.

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