Trump’s getting ready to shake things up again as he heads back to the White House, and his pick for the Council of Economic Advisers chair is raising eyebrows. Stephen Miran might not be a household name, but in economic circles, he’s definitely someone to watch.
Miran’s got the kind of background that turns heads — a Harvard PhD and some serious experience under his belt, including time at the Treasury during Trump’s first run in office. He’s made waves with his vocal support for crypto and hasn’t exactly been shy about criticizing how Biden’s team has handled the economy.
When Trump announced his choice, he was clearly excited about it. “Stephen’s brilliant,” he said, practically beaming. “He gets what our country needs right now.” It was classic Trump — big on confidence and promising the moon to every American.
What makes Miran interesting is how he’s handled tough times before. During Covid, he was right in the thick of things, helping figure out how to keep the economy from falling apart. These days, he’s been doing his thing at Hudson Bay Capital Management, where he’s continued to make his mark.
Not everyone’s thrilled about this pick, though. Miran’s been pretty vocal about what he thinks the Biden team’s been doing wrong, and he hasn’t pulled any punches…
