Gary Cohn Fills Treasury Leadership Gap

The transcript discusses Gary Cohn's role as the National Economic Director under Trump, highlighting his responsibilities and the dynamics with other key figures like Steve Mnuchin, who is awaiting confirmation as Treasury Secretary. It explores potential disagreements on economic policies, particularly Dodd-Frank, and the team dynamics among Trump's economic advisors. The history of the National Economic Council is briefly covered, noting past directors like Larry Summers and Robert Rubin. The future roles of Cohn and Mnuchin in shaping economic policy are also discussed.

What role does Gary Cohn hold in the Trump administration?

• National Economic Director

• Secretary of the Treasury

• Chief of Staff

• Press Secretary

What is a key area of focus for Steve Mnuchin during his confirmation process?

• Environmental protection

• Healthcare reform

• Dodd-Frank regulations

• Immigration policy

Which background does Gary Cohn come from?

• Technology

• Banking

• Trade

• Markets

Who is known for coordinating well across many agencies as a past NEC director?

• Steve Mnuchin

• Robert Rubin

• Larry Summers

• Gary Cohn

What might be a responsibility division between Cohn and Mnuchin?

• Cohn on defense, Mnuchin on education

• Cohn on trade, Mnuchin on immigration

• Cohn on regulation, Mnuchin on taxes

• Cohn on taxes, Mnuchin on healthcare