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President Donald Trump holds up a copy of a 2025 National Trade Estimate Report as he speaks at an event at the White House on April 2, 2025, in Washington, DC. (Getty Images)
Former Adjunct Fellow
James C. Capretta was formerly an adjunct fellow with Hudson Institute.
James C. Capretta was formerly an adjunct fellow with Hudson Institute. A leading expert on the U.S. federal budget, he served in senior positions in Congress and the executive branch, including a term as associate director in the White House Office of Management and Budget.