CNBC: Trump May Replace Wilbur Ross by End of Year

President Donald Trump has reportedly said that he’d like to replace Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross before January, according to CNBC.

Three unnamed sources, who spoke on the condition of anonymity, told the network that Trump would prefer to see Small Business Administration head Linda McMahon to succeed Ross, but he’s also looking at Overseas Private Investment Corporation CEO Ray Washburne.

CNBC’s sources said that McMahon has expressed interest in the job to some of Trump’s closest advisers, but a final decision has not yet been made.

When asked about McMahon potentially replacing Ross, White House press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders said there are “no personnel announcements at this time,” not denying the story. The Small Business Administration said only that "Administrator McMahon is proud to serve the president and is focused on advocating on behalf of America's 30 million small businesses.”

A senior official in the Trump administration close with Ross denied the story.

“There is no indication that Secretary Ross will be gone any time soon. He's posted significant wins for the president's trade agenda and that shows,” the official said.

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