Mnuchin's Treasury Picks Face White House Delays

The transcript discusses the staffing challenges faced by Mnuchin at the Treasury Department, highlighting difficulties in getting candidate approvals from the White House due to loyalty and partisan issues. Mnuchin has potential candidates in mind but struggles with White House approval. The transcript also touches on the challenges Mnuchin faces in preparing for the G20 summit without his top international officials, which is a common issue during administration transitions.

What difficulties is Mnuchin facing in staffing the Treasury?

Who are some of the candidates Mnuchin is considering for key positions?

What is the key litmus test at the White House that affects candidate approval?

How does the political climate affect the staffing process at the Treasury?

What implications does the lack of staff have for the upcoming G20 summit?