John Paulson visits "Mornings With Maria" at Fox Business Network Studios on October 23, 2024 in New York City. The investor John Paulson removed himself Tuesday from consideration as a potential nominee for Treasury secretary by President-elect Donald Trump. Paulson said, "My complex financial obligations would prevent me from holding an official position in President Trump's administration at this time." "However, I intend to remain actively involved with the President's economic team and helping in the implementation of President Trump's outstanding policy proposals," Paulson said in a statement. Paulson, who heads the Paulson & Co. family office, has a net worth of $3.8 billion, according to Forbes,

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Persons: John Paulson, Maria, Donald Trump, Paulson, Trump's Organizations: Fox Business Network Studios, Paulson, Co, Forbes Locations: New York City