Donald Trump, Scott Bessent and Treasury

Scott Bessent, Trump’s Pick for Treasury Secretary, Doesn’t Fit His Loyalist Mold
A hedge-fund titan who worked for George Soros. A deep-rooted Southerner with a fondness for high-end real estate. A gay man, married with children. Who is Scott Bessent?
Who is Scott Bessent? What you need to know about Trump's Treasury secretary pick.
If confirmed, Bessent would runn the department that manages the nation's finances as well as its tax agency, the Internal Revenue Service.
Trump picks Scott Bessent to lead Treasury – will he succeed?
Hedge fund manager Scott Bessent is an odd pick for Donald Trump’s Treasury secretary, but he is seen as the more reasonable and pragmatic of the candidates
Trump Treasury pick reveals whether Fed Chair Powell will finish term
President-elect Donald Trump's pick for Treasury Secretary, Scott Bessent, has said Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell will be allowed to finish his term.
Bessent: Powell can serve out remainder of term as Fed chair
Scott Bessent, President-elect Trump’s pick to lead the Treasury Department, said Tuesday that Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell can serve out the remainder of his term leading the central bank. “[Trump] said on Sunday,
Trump Treasury pick says Powell will serve out his term as Fed Chair, will leave May 2026
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Fed Chair Jerome Powell can serve remainder of term, says Trump's Treasury pick Bessent
"As the President said on Sunday, and I'm in complete agreement with him, that Jay Powell will serve out his term," Bessent told CNBC after a Tuesday meeting with Sen. Mike Crapo of Idaho. Bessent's comments come amid mounting speculation around the fate of Powell following Trump's victory in the presidential race last month.
What To Know About Scott Bessent: Trump’s Pro-Tariff Treasury Pick
Here's what to know about the Treasury secretary pick Bessent, who beat out a crowded field including former Fed official ...
Scott Bessent Sees a Coming ‘Global Economic Reordering.’ He Wants to Be Part of It.
Scott Bessent spent the past 40 years studying economic history. Now, as Donald Trump’s choice to lead the Treasury ...
Interview: Lutnick and Bessent could catalyse progress for digital assets, says Louis Bellet of Yellow Network
Louis Bellet, Co-Founder and CEO of Yellow Network, shares his perspective exclusively with Invezz on how these leadership ...
Trump’s Treasury pick and former Soros money manager Scott Bessent’s hedge fund reaped windfall during 2022 downturn
President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for Treasury Secretary operates a hedge fund that reaped a massive windfall two years ago ...
Scott Bessent’s Job: What the Billionaire Does for a Living
Bessent is married to his husband, John Freeman. Freeman is a former New York City prosecutor. Bessent and his husband, ...
Will Scott Bessent’s 3-3-3 plan work?
Donald Trump's treasury secretary pick has a plan to boost economic growth, reduce the federal deficit, and increase domestic ...
Who Is Scott Bessent? Donald Trump's Nominee for Treasury Secretary
Bessent was once described as the "protege" of billionaire George Soros, who he worked for over the course of decades.
Treasury secretary nominee Scott Bessent's '3-3-3' plan: What to know
President-elect Trump's nominee to serve as Treasury secretary, Scott Bessent, has a 3-3-3 plan that aims to curb budget deficits while spurring economic growth and energy production.
Streetwise: Where’s the Dollar Headed? Look to Bessent for Clues
The dollar is really, really strong, for really, really good reasons. In brief: The U.S. economy is roaring; president-elect Donald Trump is expected to boost it further with deficit-financed tax cuts ...