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Howard Lutnick | All-In in DC!

2025/3/20
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Howard Lutnick discusses his long-standing friendship with Donald Trump, his initial reluctance to engage in politics, and his eventual transition into running Trump's transition team.
  • Howard Lutnick has known Donald Trump since he was 30.
  • Lutnick was initially focused on rebuilding his business post-9/11.
  • He transitioned from business to politics as Trump's transition chair.

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(0:00) Chamath and Friedberg welcome Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick!

(1:10) Howard describes his 30+ year relationship with President Trump and his road from business to politics

(14:44) Running Trump's transition team, DOGE origin story, what it's like working for Trump

(38:01) Balancing the budget and fixing GDP

(52:21) Tariff history and strategy, global trade

(1:10:34) Trump Cards, building better government software, AI thoughts

(1:22:49) Sovereign Wealth Fund strategy

(1:37:16) How his family reacted to his new role

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