David McCormick: “I'm someone who understands economics because I've run…”

“And so far, Trump has not picked a new favorite. McCormick, who ran the world's largest hedge fund in Connecticut, says he lines up with Trump's policies. I am someone who's been a job creator. I'm someone who understands economics because I've run businesses. And I'm someone who would be in a position to argue very thoughtfully for a set of policies that would support pro growth, a pro growth agenda very consistent with what President Trump's America first agenda was.” (00:46–00:51)

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