Mnuchin's Treasury Picks Face White House Delays

The transcript discusses the staffing challenges faced by Mnuchin at the Treasury Department, highlighting difficulties in getting candidate approvals from the White House due to loyalty and partisan issues. Mnuchin has potential candidates in mind but struggles with White House approval. The transcript also touches on the challenges Mnuchin faces in preparing for the G20 summit without his top international officials, which is a common issue during administration transitions.

What is the main challenge Mnuchin faces in staffing the Treasury Department?

• Budget constraints

• Difficulty in getting White House approval

• Opposition from Congress

• Lack of qualified candidates

What is a key factor the White House considers when approving candidates for the Treasury Department?

• Public speaking skills

• Educational background

• Loyalty to the administration

• Experience in international finance

Why might a candidate for general counsel face difficulty in getting approved by the White House?

• Previous employment history

• Insufficient education

• Controversial tweets

• Lack of experience

What is one consequence of the staffing issues at the Treasury Department?

• Increased budget for international travel

• Delayed participation in G20 discussions

• Higher taxes on international trade

• Improved relations with other countries

How does the delay in staffing affect Mnuchin's participation in international meetings?

• He has to cancel his attendance

• He receives more support from other countries

• He can focus on domestic issues instead

• He lacks top officials to represent the U.S.