Bessent in focus for US Treasury secretary

What To Know About Scott Bessent: Potential Trump Treasury Pick Founded Key Square Hedge Fund
A former executive at Democratic megadonor George Soros’ hedge fund, Bessent is some Trump advisors’ favored choice for arguably the top U.S. economic post after John Paulson dropped out of contention.
Trump’s Treasury secretary pick: Bessent or Lutnick? Support for tariffs looks key.
Trump appears to be choosing between hedge-fund manager Scott Bessent and Cantor Fitzgerald CEO Howard Lutnick, though other names remain in the mix as well for the job.
Graham: Bessent would be ‘outstanding’ as Trump Treasury secretary
Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) said that Key Square Group founder Scott Bessent would be an “outstanding” choice as President-elect Trump’s Treasury secretary. “I think he’d be outstanding. He’s from South Carolina,
The Inside Story Of Scott Bessent’s Ascent To Possible Treasury Secretary Nominee
Longtime hedge fund executive Scott Bessent, a South Carolina native, is one of a few names mentioned as possible U.S. Treasury Secretary nominee.
Scott Bessent of Charleston on Trump's shortlist for US Treasury secretary. Who is he?
Charleston philanthropist Scott Bessent has emerged as the leading candidate to lead U.S. monetary policy under incoming President Donald Trump. Who is he?
Who Trump could pick to replace Yellen at Treasury
President-elect Donald Trump's pick to lead the Treasury Department appears to come down to Scott Bessent and Howard Lutnick.
These 2 men are the front-runners to be Trump’s new Treasury secretary
Two prominent supporters of President-elect Trump’s campaign have emerged as the front-runners to lead the Treasury Department during his second administration. Trump has reportedly narrowed his list to Scott Bessent,
Sen. Lindsey Graham lobbying for investor Scott Bessent as US Treasury secretary
Graham told Semafor he's talked to Trump’s transition team about Bessent, who faces competition from billionaire Howard Lutnick.
Bessent or Lutnick? Support for tariffs looks key as Trump weighs Treasury pick
Trump appears to be choosing between hedge-fund manager Scott Bessent and Cantor Fitzgerald CEO Howard Lutnick, though other names remain in the mix as well for the job.
Scott Bessent reportedly top candidate for Treasury secretary during Trump admin
Key Square Capital Management CEO Scott Bessent joined 'Fox & Friends' to discuss President-elect Donald Trump's vision for the economy and how he could be a good fit to serve during a second Trump term.
Trump's Treasury pick: Lutnick now a top contender alongside Bessent, sources say
Billionaire banker Howard Lutnick has emerged as a serious contender alongside investor Scott Bessent for the top Treasury job in the new Trump administration, two sources familiar with the matter said,
SCOTT BESSENT: Let's talk tariffs. It's time to revitalize Alexander Hamilton's favorite tool
Prior to the 16th Amendment, which authorized the individual income tax, tariffs had been one of the federal government’s ...
Scott Bessent Connection to George Soros Explained as Trump Mulls Cabinet
After decades working with Soros, a major Democratic donor, Bessent's shift to supporting Trump marks a notable political ...
Scott Bessent, they’re coming for you
Lago, where pro-tariff figures pushed back against the frontrunner for Treasury secretary, SCOTT BESSENT, who they view as ...
Trump's potential Treasury pick gives vision for economy: Get ready for 'golden age'
Focusing on manufacturing, energy and tech, Scott Bessent, a potential top candidate for Trump's Treasury secretary, makes ...
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Axios interview: Treasury frontrunner Scott Bessent, Wall Street's "quiet killer"
Scott Bessent, the frontrunner to be President-elect Trump's Treasury secretary, tells Axios criticism by Nobel economists ...
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Trump Transition Co-Chair Makes Late Play for Treasury Secretary
President Biden welcomed President-elect Donald Trump to the White House, four years after Trump refused to concede the 2020 ...