Howard Lutnick's dual role as co-chair of the Trump transition team raises significant concerns about potential conflicts of interest given his ongoing business operations.
Mr. Lutnick, in charge of identifying 4,000 new hires for the Trump administration, maintains connections with financial firms regulated by the agencies he appoints personnel for.
The ethics code for the Trump transition team stipulates members must disqualify themselves from any issues that may conflict with their financial interests, questions remain regarding Mr. Lutnick's compliance.
Despite concerns about potential conflicts, associates of Mr. Lutnick assert he exercises caution to keep his private business separate from his responsibilities on the transition team.
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