Larry Kudlow Is the New Favorite to Replace Gary Cohn<br />Mr. Kudlow fits the profile of the type of adviser Mr. Trump would probably favor for the second-wave of hires in an administration where he has sought people who “look the part.” Mr. Kudlow, who advised Mr. Trump during his campaign<br />and after he became president, is someone with whom Mr. Trump has a rapport, and he is a media personality whom the president enjoys watching on television, according to aides.<br />By MAGGIE HABERMAN and JIM TANKERSLEYMARCH 12, 2018<br />WASHINGTON — Larry Kudlow, a CNBC television commentator who has informally advised President Trump on economic issues,<br />is currently the top contender to head the National Economic Council, according to three people close to the president.<br />“My own hope is, if Larry gets this job, he can have an impact in pushing Trump in a good direction on this.”<br />Mr. Moore said that Mr. Kudlow would serve Mr. Trump well as a salesman for his economic agenda, including tax cuts and deregulation, and<br />that his history with Mr. Trump was a factor in his consideration.<br />On Sunday, Mr. Trump again began discussing Mr. Kudlow as an option, the people close to the president said.
