Trump Treasury Cabinet Pick in Flux as Jockeying Slows Selection

The search for Donald Trump’s chief economic policymaker devolved into disarray over the weekend, with contenders tussling for support, aides scrambling to find alternative candidates and the president-elect fuming over the behind-the-scenes jockeying that has spilled into public view.

Over the weekend, billionaire Elon Musk and Key Square Group LP founder Scott Bessent — whom Trump is considering for the Treasury secretary post — spoke after Musk publicly endorsed a separate candidate, Howard Lutnick, as the best pick for the role, according to people familiar with the matter.

Trump has appeared frustrated with the ...