December 13, 2024 WHAT THEY ARE SAYING: Praise For Howard Lutnick’s Nomination As Commerce Secretary Recent News

WHAT THEY ARE SAYING: Praise For Howard Lutnick’s Nomination As Commerce Secretary | News | Donald J. TrumpTEXT TRUMP TO 88022!Skip to main contentContributeShopPlatformNewsEventsGet InvolvedTrump Force 47Protect The VoteContributeShopBack to NewsWHAT THEY ARE SAYING: Praise For Howard Lutnick’s Nomination As Commerce SecretaryDecember 13, 2024FacebookTwitter"I am thrilled to announce that Howard Lutnick, Chairman & CEO of Cantor Fitzgerald, will join my Administration as the United States Secretary of Commerce." — President Donald J. Trump Howard Lutnick is earning wide praise as President Donald J. Trump's nominee for Secretary of Commerce. After 30+ years as a transformative leader on Wall Street, Lutnick will bring his business acumen, resilience, and experience to the Department of Commerce. Lutnick is committed to advancing President Trump's tariff and trade agenda — fueling growth, reducing inflation, revitalizing American manufacturing, and safeguarding working men and women from lopsided policies that favor other countries. Here's what they're saying on Capitol Hill and beyond:Former Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross: "I'm an enormous admirer … He really knows how to build something — and importantly, he knows how to operate in multiple jurisdictions."Former National Economic Council Director Larry Kudlow: "You can bet that Howard Lutnick will be a bulldog in defending American business around the world."Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY): "I have known Howard Lutnick for many years. He's an intelligent and capable man and I think it's very important for New York, every other state, and for America that the next Commerce Secretary is willing to build on the progress of the last few years and help the U.S. outcompete the Chinese Communist Party on AI, on chip manufacturing, and in many other areas, as well."Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX): "Howard is an excellent choice for this important role, and I'm confident America's entrepreneurial spirit will flourish under his watch. As the incoming Chairman of the @SenateCommerce Committee, I look forward to leading the efforts to confirm Howard Lutnick."Senator Ted Budd (R-NC): "He has my full support. I had a great meeting with him yesterday. This is somebody ... that wants to rebuild our country. He built his own country back after being destroyed in 9/11. He lost 658 employees just down the street from where you are, Maria, in New York on 9/11. He loves our country. He wants to unleash our economy."Senator Eric Schmitt (R-MO): "Howard's experience and work ethic make him a great pick for Secretary of Commerce. As a member of @SenateCommerce I look forward to working with him in the years to come."Senator John Barrasso (R-WY): "Howard's success in business shows that he knows how to grow our economy and get America back on track."Senator Rick Scott (R-FL): "Howard Lutnick is a great pick to advance President Trump's America First agenda at Commerce & Make America Work Again."Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL): "Howard Lutnick will do great work leading the Commerce Department. He’s one of the most successful guys on Wall Street, and nobody is better suited to represent America abroad than Howard. He's fully behind President Trump's America First tariff policy and will get us back on track."Senator John Cornyn (R-TX): "Howard Lutnick for Commerce Secretary is a great choice by President @realDonaldTrump. I look forward to working with him on policies that strengthen our global competitiveness and support Texas' growing economy."Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-TN): "Howard is an exceptional leader, and I look forward to confirming him as our next Secretary of Commerce."Senator Cynthia Lummis (R-WY): "A win for America."Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA): "Howard Lutnick is an outstanding America First choice to run the Dept. of Commerce. He's an experienced financier who's ready and able to help jumpstart the American economy and take on the countries exploiting our trade deals. Howard knows the disastrous policies of Joe Biden and Kamala Harris have failed American families."Rep. Mike Waltz (R-FL): "President Trump made a strong pick with @HowardLutnick for Commerce Secretary. Howard will bring jobs BACK to our shores, grow businesses, and keep America the #1 place on earth to do business!"Rep. Troy Nehls (R-TX): "President Trump has announced Howard Lutnick will be the US Secretary of Commerce. Great pick. Congratulations, @howardlutnick!"Former Counselor to the Secretary of the Treasury Steven Rattner: "I think all of his economic appointees, including Howard Lutnick over at Commerce, are people of integrity and good moral principles and actually qualified for their jobs."Pershing Square Capital Management founder Bill Ackman: "Howard Lutnick is going to be a very strong advocate for promoting [the] United States and trade in a thoughtful way."Former Fox Business Network host Trish Regan: "Lutnick gets Commerce ... One thing is CERTAIN: Trump will have an A+ economic team. Good stuff ahead!"American Principles Project President Terry Schilling: "Howard Lutnick has helped lead the best Presidential transition team in a generation. He is a father of 4 who understands why Americans voted to put America's economy first. As Secretary of Commerce, he will restore American families' wallets. Congress must confirm him!"Fmr. State Department spokesperson Morgan Ortagus: "Congrats to Howard Lutnick for being selected as America’s next Commerce Secretary! The Commerce Department will play a vital role in protecting the United States against China's economic attacks — and now it has the leadership to do just that."Rumble CEO Chris Pavlovski: "Congratulations to @howardlutnick on his nomination for Commerce Secretary. Howard Lutnick's role in Rumble and free speech cannot be understated. He's a true believer in the First Amendment and a very good friend of mine. I could not be happier for him."Commentator Robby Starbuck: "Just moments ago President Trump officially named Howard Lutnick as his pick to lead the Dept. Of Commerce. He’s a great pick who will reject wokeness. Best of all, he wants products & technological leaps MADE IN AMERICA again! Congrats @HowardLutnick!"Pollster Frank Luntz: "The unprecedented combination of business acumen, financial competence, and compassion for people makes him a brilliant choice for Treasury secretary."Join Our MovementEmail *Zip * Follow UsGo to Truth Social PageGo to Rumble PageGo to Twitter PagePaid for by Never Surrender, Inc. Not authorized by any candidate or candidate authorized’s committee.Privacy PolicyTerms & ConditionsPressCareersPowered by NucleusThe appearance of U.S. Department of Defense personnel or other visual information does not imply or constitute DoD endorsement.SHOP NOWpopup2I'll never stopFighting for you!Contribute Today:Contribute Today:$20.24$47$100$250$500OTHERpopup2