Trump’s Economic Brain Trust

The president-elect will develop his economic policies with the help of a circle of associates beyond his family. Treasury secretary hopeful Steve Mnuchin and commerce secretary nominee Wilbur Ross will be key influences, as will former Goldman Sachs President Gary Cohn, the incoming chief of the National Economic Council. An affection for Ronald Reagan unites many at Trump’s side; and he will depend on advisers with zealous ideas about trade and manufacturing to get his message out. He’ll hear from a coterie of friends from the rough-and-tumble property and gaming industries—such as Vornado Realty Trust Chief Executive Officer Steven Roth and casino mogul Phil Ruffin—who have been loyal to him and his family through the decades. And rich supporters such as Carl Icahn, Peter Thiel—who both oppose regulation—and others will continue to have his ear.

Jason Greenblatt
As chief legal officer for the Trump Organization, Greenblatt has been named the first special representative for international negotiations. Trump has called Greenblatt “one of my closest and most trusted advisers.” He accompanied Trump to Cuba on numerous visits.