In December 2016, Donald Trump, the then President-elect of the United States, announced that he would appoint billionaire investor Carl Icahn as a special advisor on regulatory reform.

The news was met with mixed reactions, with some people praising Icahn’s business acumen and others expressing concerns about potential conflicts of interest.

Carl Icahn is a well-known figure in the world of finance. He made his fortune through investments in companies like TWA, Texaco, and RJR Nabisco. He is also known for his activist investing style, where he takes large positions in companies and pushes for changes in management or strategy to increase shareholder value.