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Trump selects real estate expert to head General Services Administration

Nomination follows shakeup at agency targeted by Elon Musk's government cuts.

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resident Donald Trump has nominated Edward Forst to lead the General Services Administration, a key agency in his efforts to overhaul the federal government. The nomination comes after a major shakeup at GSA, which was an early target of Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency.

    Forst brings a wealth of experience from the private sector, having served as a Treasury Department adviser under President George W. Bush from 2008 to 2009. He currently chairs Lion Capital, a London-based investment firm with holdings in various consumer brands.

    As GSA administrator, Forst would oversee federal buildings and procurement, playing a crucial role in Trump's efforts to streamline government operations.

President Trump appoints real estate expert to lead General Services Administration in Washington.