Trump nominates Howard Lutnick as commerce secretary to lead trade agenda

President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Howard Lutnick, CEO of Cantor Fitzgerald, as commerce secretary. Lutnick will oversee Trump's tariff and trade agenda and has been a key adviser during the transition. Lutnick, a supporter of tariffs, previously suggested they protect American workers. He has connections in the business community and has been involved in discussions about other cabinet positions, including treasury secretary. Lutnick has a history of bipartisan donations and appeared on Trump's reality show, "The Apprentice." He has faced criticism for promoting vaccine misinformation during the campaign.