Trump raced to pick many Cabinet posts. He took more time to settle on a treasury secretary
President-elect Donald Trump launched a blitz of picks for his Cabinet, but he took his time before settling on billionaire investor Scott Bessent as his treasury secretary nominee.The Republican not only wanted someone who jibes with him,
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 instead.
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.
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."
Trump Taps Wall Street Vet Scott Bessent to Run the Treasury Department
President-elect Donald Trump chose Scott Bessent to lead the Treasury Department late Friday evening. “I am most pleased to nominate Scott Bessent to serve as the 79th Secretary of the Treasury of the United States,
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.
How Scott Bessent Went From Democratic Donor to Trump Treasury Secretary Pick
The hedge fund investor predicted last year that President-elect Donald J. Trump’s political fortunes were on the rise.
Trump picks Scott Bessent for treasury as he announces flurry of cabinet picks
President-elect announced nominations to lead several departments and agencies as he continues to staff his next administration
Prominent investor Scott Bessent picked as Trump's treasury secretary
President-elect Donald Trump on Friday said he will nominate prominent investor Scott Bessent as U.S. Treasury secretary.
What to Know About Scott Bessent, Trump's Pick for Treasury Secretary
President-elect Donald Trump has chosen money manager Scott Bessent, an advocate for deficit reduction and deregulation, to serve as his next treasury secretary
Trump picks Scott Bessent, financier who embraced MAGA, for Treasury
Scott Bessent, who prevailed after an intense lobbying effort by his allies, emerged over the past year as a trusted Trump adviser.
Trump chooses Bessent to be treasury secretary, Vought as budget chief, Chavez-DeRemer for Labor
President-elect Donald Trump announced Friday that he’ll nominate billionaire hedge fund manager Scott Bessent, an advocate ...
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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 ...
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 ...