The co-chair of Trump's transition effort and the longtime chief executive of financial services firm Cantor Fitzgerald, Lutnick has been picked to head the Commerce Department, the agency that has become the U.S. weapon of choice against China's tech sector.
The article from Investing.com details Donald Trump's selections for his Cabinet and other key positions during his presidency. It outlines the nominees for major roles such as Secretary of State, where Rex Tillerson was chosen, and Secretary of Defense, with James Mattis appointed. Other notable picks include Steven Mnuchin for Treasury Secretary, Jeff Sessions for Attorney General, and Betsy DeVos for Education Secretary. The piece also mentions Trump's choices for less publicized but critical roles like the Director of National Intelligence, where Dan Coats was nominated, and the Environmental Protection Agency, with Scott Pruitt selected. Each nominee's background, potential conflicts of interest, and the implications of their appointments are discussed, reflecting Trump's preference for business leaders, military figures, and conservative politicians. The article provides insights into the political and policy directions Trump intended to steer during his administration.
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