Overview

• Steve Bannon labeled Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick 'close to an unmitigated disaster' and called for him to stop making media appearances.
• Bannon argued that Lutnick’s frequent and unvetted media engagements undermine the Trump administration’s trade policy coherence.
• Lutnick has presented conflicting visions for U.S. manufacturing, suggesting both automation and a human labor 'army' as the future of production.
• White House officials have reportedly expressed frustration over Lutnick's media presence, citing his unorthodox ideas and inconsistent messaging.
• Bannon emphasized the need for trusted officials like Stephen Miller and Kevin Hassett to take the lead in conveying the administration’s economic strategy.