The search for Donald Trump’s chief economic policymaker devolved into disarray over the weekend, with contenders tussling for support, aides scrambling to find alternative candidates and the president-elect fuming over the behind-the-scenes jockeying that has spilled into public view.
Over the weekend, Billionaire Elon Musk and Key Square Group LP founder Scott Bessent — whom Trump is considering for the Treasury secretary post — spoke after Musk publicly endorsed a separate candidate, Howard Lutnick, as the best pick for the role, according to people familiar with the matter.