U.S. Senator John Cornyn expressed his support for President Trump’s nominees, who are tasked with implementing the president’s economic agenda. The nominees include Scott Bessent at the Department of the Treasury, Howard Lutnick for Secretary of Commerce, and Russ Vought to lead the Office of Management and Budget.
“These three gentlemen bring a wealth of experience and expertise, and I have no doubt that America will be better off with them at the helm, assisting President Trump during his administration,” Cornyn stated.
He highlighted Howard Lutnick’s resilience following the 9/11 tragedy when more than two-thirds of Cantor Fitzgerald’s employees were killed. “In the midst of this personal tragedy and with the future uncertain, Howard picked up the pieces and rebuilt Cantor Fitzgerald. This is a man unlike most men, a person of heroic character.”
Cornyn also discussed his recent conversation with Scott Bessent in the Senate Finance Committee. “Mr. Bessent rightly noted last week that China has one of the most unbalanced economies in the history of the world, and they’re using their surpluses to fund their military machine to modernize and threaten the peace.” He added that Bessent would be a valuable partner due to his understanding of how economics intertwine with national security.
Additionally, Cornyn spoke about Russ Vought’s prior experience as Director of the Office of Management and Budget under President Trump’s first term. “Mr. Vought led the OMB then, and so he’s had extensive experience to build on in President Trump’s second term.”
The senator concluded by expressing confidence in Trump’s team: “It’s no secret that the American people were profoundly disappointed at the Biden administration’s handling of the U.S. economy, but I have no doubt that with President Trump, Howard Lutnick, Scott Bessent, and Russ Vought on President Trump’s team, we will be in good shape to get the economy and our national security back on track.”
