With a line to President-elect Donald Trump, Howard Lorber is president and CEO of Vector Group and chairman of its subsidiary, Douglas Elliman. He is one of New York City’s most powerful real estate moguls, acquiring the esteemed brokerage in 2003 with his colleague, Dottie Herman, and branching it across America’s top luxury markets. Lorber is also chairman of hot dog chain Nathan’s Famous Inc. and serves on a number of corporate boards. His opinions on the economy, election and New York housing cause waves throughout the nation.