Jan 28, 2025 · The U.S. Senate confirmed Scott Bessent as Treasury secretary, making him the highest ranking openly LGBTQ official in American history. Screengrab from the Associated Press, YouTube Newly minted ...

On January 28, 2025, Scott Bessent was sworn in as the 79th Secretary of the Treasury of the United States.As Secretary, Mr. Bessent is responsible for the U.S. Treasury’s wide-ranging mission to maintain a strong economy, foster economic growth and create job opportunities for all Americans by promoting the conditions that enable prosperity at home and abroad as well as managing the U.S ...

Mr. Bessent has been in the global investment management business for 40 years, visiting 60 countries, interacting with international leaders and central bankers. He is regarded as a currency and fixed income specialist. Mr. Bessent is a frequent contributor to economic journals and business publications.

Jan 16, 2025 · Businessman Scott Bessent, an investor, hedge-fund manager and billionaire political donor who once worked with George Soros, offered remarks, then took questions from the panel. Highlights...

Nov 22, 2024 · President-elect Donald Trump signaled Friday his intention to nominate hedge fund executive Scott Bessent as his Treasury secretary, in a move that puts a seasoned market pro and a close Trump...

Jan 27, 2025 · WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. Senate confirmed billionaire investor Scott Bessent on Monday to serve as President Donald Trump’s treasury secretary, giving him the delicate balancing act of cutting taxes and curbing deficits while putting forward a plan on tariffs that doesn’t jeopardize growth.

Nov 23, 2024 · President-elect Donald Trump on Friday announced hedge fund billionaire Scott Bessent as his pick for U.S. Treasury secretary, choosing a former executive with Soros Fund Management who in recent...

Jan 16, 2025 · Here's what to know about the Treasury secretary pick Bessent, who heads into his confirmation hearing and may become the first Senate-approved LGBTQ+ member in a Republican cabinet.

4 days ago · Scott Bessent, who was confirmed as Treasury secretary last week, has been named acting director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. Bessent replaces Rohit Chopra, who was fired on ...

Dec 11, 2024 · Scott Bessent – a hedge fund manager and President-elect Donald Trump’s pick to run the Treasury Department – has a passion for expensive real estate. The one-time George Soros...