Trump's Speeches Feature Mystery Men the White House Won't Name
- The president leans on unidentified allies to back policies
- White House won’t identify people Trump describes in remarks
Donald Trump during a rally in Tampa on July 31.
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One of the biggest supporters of President Donald Trump’s trade policies, according to the president, is the unnamed chief executive officer of a mystery company.
“I was with one of the greatest companies in the world. The chief executive officer. Very short while ago. And it really affects him,” Trump said at a July 31 campaign rally in Tampa, referring to his controversial use of tariffs. “He said ‘You know what, this does affect our company. But, Mr. President, keep going. You’re doing the right thing.”’