Donald J.Trump thanks Pierre Yared as top economic adviser leaves for Columbia
praised the Council of Economic Advisers chair for working “around the clock” and announced Yared will return to Columbia University.
praised the Council of Economic Advisers chair for working “around the clock” and announced Yared will return to Columbia University.
WHITE HOUSE — Donald J.Trump announced that Pierre Yared, chair of the Council of Economic Advisers, will depart the White House to return to Columbia University on a Truth Social post on June 30, 2026 at 5:10 PM EST.
Here is the full post (see truthsocial): “Since September, my Council of Economic Advisers has been led by the very highly respected Professor Pierre Yared, of Columbia University, as he and his team of “Brainiacs” at the CEA have worked around the clock to Make America WEALTHY Again — with Great Success! Unfortunately, Pierre is returning to Columbia Graduate School where he is greatly respected by all. I want to thank Pierre for his terrific service to our Country, and wish him and his wonderful family all of the best for a healthy and happy future. Pierre is a STAR, and I thank him for his service. THANK YOU PIERRE, AND GOOD LUCK! Donald J.Trump”
Trump credited Yared and his team at the Council of Economic Advisers with delivering results since September on the president’s economic agenda. The post described the CEA staff as working “around the clock” and praised their output as a “Great Success.” Trump called Yared “a STAR” and wished him well as he transitions back to academia.
The Council of Economic Advisers is a three-member body within the Executive Office of the President that advises the commander in chief on domestic and international economic policy. The CEA chair serves as the president’s top in-house economist and plays a central role in shaping fiscal strategy, trade proposals and regulatory frameworks (see truthsocial).
Pierre Yared is a professor of business at Columbia Business School who specializes in macroeconomics and public finance. His academic work has focused on fiscal policy, government debt and the design of institutions that constrain public spending. Yared’s return to Columbia Graduate School leaves an open seat atop the CEA at a time when the administration continues to push its economic platform.
The departure raises the question of who will lead the president’s economic advisory team going forward. Trump did not name a successor or an acting chair in the post, leaving the next phase of CEA leadership uncertain.
Trump has posted about the economy 19 times in the last 30 days out of 562 total Truth Social posts, placing the topic among his recurring themes during this period.
Source: Zenger real-time database of all Truth Social posts.
Note: Chart generated on June 30, 2026 at 5:15 PM EST
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