Wilbur Ross (Commerce Secretary)

Wilbur Ross is an American businessman and politician who served as the U.S. Secretary of Commerce from February 2017 to January 2021 under President Donald Trump. Before his government role, he was known for his work in private equity and restructuring troubled companies, earning the nickname "the King of Bankruptcy." Ross played a key role in various economic policies, trade negotiations, and the 2020 Census. His tenure involved advocating for American manufacturing and trade reforms, but also faced criticism regarding policies that some argued favored big businesses over the average worker.