Musk proposes public input on US Treasury leadership as he endorses Lutnick
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Elon Musk has suggested that the public should have a say in selecting the next head of the US Treasury. He made this proposal on social media, encouraging feedback for President-elect Donald Trump. Musk endorsed Howard Lutnick, CEO of Cantor Fitzgerald, for the position. He described Lutnick as a candidate who would bring real change, contrasting him with hedge fund manager Scott Bessent, whom he labeled a "business-as-usual choice." This call for public input comes as Trump is finalizing his cabinet selections ahead of his inauguration on January 20, 2025. Musk's involvement includes co-leading a commission focused on improving government spending efficiency.