"What is it like to be a Fortune 500 CEO during the second Trump administration? I ask that question every time I meet with one in a closed-door setting, including a half-dozen CEOs I met this week in Davos, where Trump and his associates showed up in force. In five recent conversations, the answers have been remarkably similar: This president is pro-business, and that's a refreshing change from the last administration."
"That was apparent in Davos, where the president gathered dozens of top CEOs after his address on Wednesday evening for a multi-hour dinner and power-networking session. And you can't deny that America's economy (in part due to the AI race) has been surging, with markets up and GDP growth blowing past expectations to hit 4.4% in Q3 of last year."
"If you think of the U.S. as a business that needed a financial overhaul, what would a turnaround CEO do? They'd throw out the old playbook, size up the operation, ditch inefficiencies, place new bets, and move as fast as possible to right the ship, paying no mind to detractors."
Fortune 500 CEOs largely perceive the second Trump administration as pro-business and eager to collaborate, citing outreach and networking with corporate leaders. The president hosted dozens of top CEOs in Davos for an extended dinner and power-networking session. Strong market performance and AI-driven growth have pushed GDP above expectations, with Q3 growth at 4.4%. CEOs appreciate businesslike government action but remain uneasy about some rhetoric. The nation faces a ballooning national debt, widening wealth inequality, and an AI wave that threatens lower-paid jobs. A turnaround approach would emphasize rapid restructuring, cutting inefficiencies, and pursuing bold new investments.
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