Scott Bessent - Wikipedia
Scott Kenneth Homer Bessent (/ ˈ b ɛ s ən t / BESS-ənt; born August 1962) is an American investor and hedge fund manager. He was a partner at Soros Fund Management and the founder of Key Square Group, a global macro investment firm.. Bessent was a major donor, fundraiser, and an economic advisor for the Donald Trump 2024 presidential campaign.In November …
Scott Bessent, Trump's Treasury Secretary pick, grilled on tax cuts ...
1 day ago · Bessent owns assets worth at least $500 million, and potentially much more, according to his personal financial disclosures. If confirmed, he would be a member of the wealthiest White House ever .
Trump Treasury Pick Scott Bessent Defends Plans to Cut Taxes …
1 day ago · Mr. Bessent’s own taxes emerged as a surprise issue during the hearing after a review of his tax returns by Democratic staff members showed that he had collected earnings from his hedge fund in ...
Trump Treasury pick Bessent backs Fed independence, dollar, …
1 day ago · Bessent also rejected the idea of a central bank digital currency for the Fed, saying that the dollar's wide use and security made this unnecessary. He said he was open to the idea of creating a U ...
Who Is Scott Bessent? Meet Trump Treasury Secretary Pick - Forbes
Nov 22, 2024 · Here's what to know about the Treasury secretary pick Bessent, who beat out a crowded field including former Fed official Kevin Warsh and billionaire Marc Rowan.
Scott Bessent: CEOs relieved about Trump pick to lead Treasury
Nov 25, 2024 · Hedge fund executive Scott Bessent survived an internal squabble over the role of Treasury secretary, a key position that will face almost immediate deadlines and pressures.
Who is Scott Bessent, Trump's nominee for treasury secretary?
Nov 23, 2024 · 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 names billionaire Scott Bessent as Treasury secretary pick
Nov 23, 2024 · President-elect Donald Trump named billionaire Scott Bessent as his pick to serve as the next secretary of the Department of the Treasury.
How Scott Bessent Went From Democratic Donor to Trump …
Nov 23, 2024 · On Friday evening, Mr. Bessent was tapped by President-elect Donald J. Trump to be his Treasury secretary. Having won the trust of Mr. Trump and his inner circle, Mr. Bessent would...
Who is Scott Bessent? What you need to know about Trump's …
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...