Trump nominates Scott Bessent as treasury secretary; picks Russ Vought to lead budget office
President-elect Trump nominated Scott Bessent, the founder and CEO of global macro investment firm Key Square Group, for ...
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 ...
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Hedge fund chief and tariff fan Scott Bessent to lead Treasury under Trump
Bessent is the founder of the hedge fund Key Square Management, which Forbes reports had less than $600 million in assets as of the end of 2023. The South Carolina native and Yale graduate is a member ...
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Trump taps pro-crypto Scott Bessent as Treasury Secretary, backing blockchain
Donald Trump selects Scott Bessent for Treasury Secretary, a crypto advocate, who promises regulatory clarity and blockchain ...
Trump's pick for Treasury secretary shows there's a limit to Elon Musk's influence
Trump ally Elon Musk publicly threw his weight behind Howard Lutnick for Treasury secretary. Trump went with Scott Bessent ...
Trump nominates crypto-friendly Scott Bessent as Treasury Secretary
Bessent has been a major donor to Trump, giving $1 million to the Republican candidate for his 2016 inauguration.
Stock Market Today: Dow on track for record finish as Trump Treasury pick calms bond traders
The pick of Scott Bessent as Treasury secretary has changed the market's mood, says Kit Juckes, chief currency strategist at ...