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.

How does Mnuchin characterize his banking experience during his confirmation hearing?

What challenges might arise from the different backgrounds of the economic team members?