Encyclopedia · Person
Larry Kudlow
American economist, media commentator and former White House economic adviser
Personal details
- Full name
- Lawrence Alan Kudlow
- Occupation
- Economist; television presenter; political adviser
- Education
- University of Rochester; attended Princeton University
- Spouse
- Judith Kudlow
- Public offices
- Associate director, U.S. Office of Management and Budget (Reagan administration); director, National Economic Council (2018–2021)
- Nonprofit role
- AFPI board vice chair, later listed as chair
Larry Kudlow is an American economist, media commentator and former White House economic adviser.
Economic and media career
Kudlow worked at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York and later as chief economist at Bear Stearns. During the Reagan administration, he was an associate director at the Office of Management and Budget. He subsequently worked as a television and print economic commentator.
Trump administration and AFPI
Kudlow directed the National Economic Council in Donald Trump’s first administration. After that term, he served in board leadership at the America First Policy Institute; AFPI’s later public biography lists him as chair of its board.
References
Research compiled through November 12, 2026. Sources and historical roles are dated where known.