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
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Citizens standing up for equality and freedom can never be equated with white supremacists, neo-Nazis, and the KKK.
Response to Trump's Charlottesville remarks
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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.
Response to Trump's Charlottesville remarks
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Trump is just not worth it for the country.
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
Positions Held
- Director, National Economic Council (2017-2018)
- President and COO, Goldman Sachs (2006-2017)
Analysis
Reasons for Opposition
- 01 Said white supremacists cannot be equated with those standing up for equality
- 02 Said the administration must do better condemning hate groups
- 03 Said Trump is not worth it for the country
Documentation
Sources
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