Trump Nominates Christopher Phelan to Lead Economic Council
President Donald Trump nominated Christopher Phelan to serve as chairman of the Council of Economic Advisers on Tuesday. The White House announced the move today.
Donald Trump has nominated Christopher Phelan to serve as the chairman of the Council of Economic Advisers, according to an announcement from the White House on Tuesday. The move establishes a new lead for the agency tasked with providing the President of the United States with objective economic advice to guide the formulation of domestic and international policy.
The Council of Economic Advisers plays a vital role in analyzing economic trends and interpreting data for the executive branch. As chairman, Phelan will oversee the council's efforts to provide the administration with the necessary research to support its economic agenda.
