Director of the National Economic Council · Trump Administration · 2017-2018

Gary Cohn

Democrat Former Administration
Summary

Former National Economic Council director who said the administration must do better in condemning white supremacists after Charlottesville.

In Their Own Words

Key Statements

Citizens standing up for equality and freedom can never be equated with white supremacists, neo-Nazis, and the KKK.
August 15, 2017 · Financial Times
Response to Trump's Charlottesville remarks
This administration can and must do better in consistently and unequivocally condemning these groups and do everything we can to heal the deep divisions that exist in our communities.
August 15, 2017 · Financial Times
Response to Trump's Charlottesville remarks
Trump is just not worth it for the country.
July 18, 2023 · Politico

Timeline

January 20, 2017

Became Director of National Economic Council

Joined Trump administration

August 2017

Nearly resigned after Charlottesville

Criticized Trump's 'both sides' comment

March 6, 2018

Resigned from White House

Left over steel and aluminum tariffs

2020

Did not endorse Trump for re-election

Distanced himself from Trump

July 18, 2023

Said Trump is 'not worth it'

Opposes Trump's return

Why This Matters

Credibility & Background

Background

Former Director of National Economic Council, former President and COO of Goldman Sachs

Positions Held

  • Director, National Economic Council (2017-2018)
  • President and COO, Goldman Sachs (2006-2017)
Analysis

Reasons for Opposition

  1. 01 Said white supremacists cannot be equated with those standing up for equality
  2. 02 Said the administration must do better condemning hate groups
  3. 03 Said Trump is not worth it for the country
Electoral Position

Has not endorsed Trump for 2024

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