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Trump, Scott Bessent

Trump taps Scott Bessent for Treasury, capping long drama over choice

Bessent spent his career in finance and gives Wall Street an advocate for tax reform and deregulation. Some call his nomination a 'relief' and say it could reduce the chance of severe tariffs.

Newsweek on MSN · 17h

Trump Nominates Scott Bessent for Treasury Secretary

"I am most pleased to nominate Scott Bessent to serve as the 79th Secretary of the Treasury of the United States," Trump said in a statement emailed to Newsweek. "Scott is widely respected as one of the World's foremost International Investors and Geopolitical and Economic Strategists. Scott's story is that of the American Dream."

NBC News · 15h

Trump picks Scott Bessent to serve as treasury secretary

If confirmed, Bessent will be tasked with implementing any tax cuts a Republican-controlled Congress may pursue.

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President elect Trump selects SC native to lead US Treasury department

Billionaire hedge fund manager and SC native Scott Bessent has been nominated by incoming president Donald Trump to lead the ...

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Donald Trump is considering two billionaires with strong Philly-area ties for his Treasury secretary. Who are they?

Howard Lutnick or Marc Rowan could oversee banks, money printing, and tax collection, along with making recommendations on ...

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Can Trump eliminate the Department of Education?

President-elect Donald Trump is pledging to close the Department of Education and shift control to states, but it's easier ...

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Trump Nominates Scott Bessent as Treasury Secretary

Trump assured Americans that his pick will help him ‘usher in a new Golden Age for the United States’ and economic boom.

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