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White House officials discuss removing Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, Reuters reports

Two people familiar with the situation told Reuters that senior officials are discussing Lutnick’s removal.

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White House reportedly discussing Howard Lutnick's future as Commerce secretary

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Senior White House officials are discussing whether to push out Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, two people familiar with the situation told Reuters, according to France 24. France 24 places the talks in the wake of what it describes as a spy scandal surrounding former Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang. Reuters also reports that a White House official earlier said Trump “maintains complete confidence” in Lutnick.

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