The president also commented on Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross’ presence at the rally, noting that he wants rich people, not “poor” people, in positions of power on economic issues in his administration. In January, Forbes reported that Ross, an asset investor, is worth $2.5 billion.
“These are people that are great, brilliant business minds,” Trump said. “That’s what we need. That’s what we have to have, so the world doesn’t take advantage … We can’t have the world taking advantage of us anymore. And I love all people — rich or poor — but in those particular positions, I just don’t want a poor person. Does that make sense? … If you insist, I’ll do it, but I like it better this way.”