How Steven Mnuchin Got the Treasury Job

How Steven Mnuchin Got the Treasury Job

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The video explores Steven Mnuchin's journey from a privileged background to becoming the U.S. Treasury Secretary. It covers his education at Yale, his career at Goldman Sachs, his ventures in Hollywood, and his controversial banking practices with IndyMac and OneWest. Mnuchin's political involvement with Donald Trump, which led to his appointment as Treasury Secretary, is also discussed.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was Steven Mnuchin's role at Yale University?

Captain of the Yale Debate Team

Youngest ever publisher of the Yale Daily News

Editor of the Yale Daily News

President of the Student Union

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which major film did Steven Mnuchin help finance?

Jurassic Park

Titanic

Avatar

The Avengers

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the name of the bank Mnuchin acquired and renamed?

Bank of America

Chase Bank

First National

One West

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did Mnuchin first become involved in politics?

By running for office

By attending a Republican primary victory party

Through a family connection

Through a college friend

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was a key factor in Mnuchin's appointment as Secretary of the Treasury?

His extensive public sector experience

His loyalty to Donald Trump

His academic achievements

His philanthropic work