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Scott Bessent: Trump's Treasury Pick With Diverse Background

Scott Bessent, Trump's treasury secretary pick, advocates for deficit reduction, tax cuts, and tariffs as sanctions.

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

The Independent UK · Nov 23, 2024

Trump makes flurry of choices including labor secretary and CDC chief

President-elect picks Fox News personalities and key loyalists as he looks to fill crucial agency and advisory roles

The Guardian - US · Nov 23, 2024

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Scott Bessent: billionaire hedge-fund manager who is ‘all in’ for Trump

The 62-year-old treasury nominee has spent his career in finance, and made a big bet on Trump winning the election

The Guardian - US · Nov 23, 2024

Trump taps hedge fund boss for Treasury

The hedge fund manager-turned-loyal MAGA fundraiser was given a nom for the powerful Cabinet position

Salon · Nov 23, 2024

Budget, Debt: Trump's Treasury Chief Faces Urgent Challenges

President-elect Donald Trump's new Treasury chief needs to hit the ground running once he takes office, tasked with rolling out his boss's economic vision and grappling with the country's debt limit.

International Business Times · Nov 23, 2024

Trump’s picks of loyalists for financial posts ensures his economic agenda is unimpeded

Howard Lutnick and Scott Bessent, commerce and treasury nominees respectively, are sure to ignore economist’s warnings and follow Trump’s lead

The Guardian - US · Nov 23, 2024

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Trump Names Hedge Fund Manager Scott Bessent As Treasury Chief

US President-elect Donald Trump on Friday named billionaire Scott Bessent as his Treasury secretary, choosing the hedge fund manager to help execute an agenda promising tax cuts and tariffs.

International Business Times · Nov 23, 2024

Trump picks hedge-fund investor Scott Bessent for treasury secretary

Job is one of most powerful in Washington with huge influence over US economy and financial markets

The Guardian - US · Nov 22, 2024

Donald Trump Offers Treasury Secretary Role To Scott Bessent

President-elect Trump offers hedge fund manager Scott Bessent treasury secretary position, highlighting his financial expertise.

Hedge funder Bessent gets Trump blessing for Treasury - Roll Call

President-elect Donald Trump said Friday he would nominate hedge fund manager Scott Bessent to be Treasury secretary in his second term.

Roll Call · Nov 22, 2024

Trump is thinking about former Fed governor Kevin Warsh to be his Treasury secretary—and to replace Jerome Powell

The two discussed the matter this week at Mar-a-Lago, according to the Wall Street Journal.

Fortune · Nov 22, 2024

Trump Eyes Kevin Warsh For Next Treasury Secretary, Potential Fed Chair Role: Report

Donald Trump is considering Kevin Warsh to become the next Treasury Secretary under his term.

International Business Times · Nov 22, 2024

Trump taps billionaire CEO Lutnick, wrestling mogul McMahon and TV’s Dr Oz

US president-elect names picks for commerce secretary, education secretary, and Medicare and Medicaid administrator.

Al Jazeera · Nov 19, 2024

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The Independent UK · Nov 19, 2024

What to know about Howard Lutnick, Trump's pick for commerce secretary

President-elect Donald Trump has chosen Howard Lutnick, head of brokerage and investment bank Cantor Fitzgerald and cryptocurrency enthusiast, as his nominee for commerce secretary

The Guardian - US · Nov 19, 2024

Trump picks Howard Lutnick as commerce secretary

Billionaire founder of financial firm Cantor Fitzgerald was one of president-elect’s biggest fundraisers

Trump's Treasury Secretary Choice Signals Tariff Strategy

Trump's treasury secretary pick will influence tariff policies, affecting economy and businesses.

Salon · Nov 18, 2024

Trump debates Treasury Department pick

Candidates are expected to meet for interviews at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago residence this week

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Fortune · Nov 18, 2024

Trump staffers reportedly worry Elon Musk is acting as a 'co-president'

Musk's post on X appears to put pressure on Trump.

International Business Times · Nov 18, 2024

Is Messy Public Fight Over Trump's Treasury Chief First Sign Of Discord With Musk?

Musk publicly backed Howard Lutnick's possible nomination after Trump allegedly cooled on picking him.

The Independent UK · Nov 18, 2024

Trump throws two more names into ring for treasury secretary after Musk’s favorite annoyed him

Howard Lutnick appears to have fallen down the pecking order for the cabinet role, according to sources

International Business Times · Nov 18, 2024

Howard Lutnick's Trump Treasury Secretary Chances Rise On Polymarket After Musk, RFK Jr. Commendations

Cantor Fitzgerald CEO Howard Lutnick is fast becoming a popular name in talks regarding Donald Trump's Treasury Secretary pick, and while Scott Bessent is still leading on Polymarket, Lutnick is gaining traction after commendations from Elon Musk, RFK Jr. and David Bailey.

The Guardian - AU · Nov 18, 2024

Matt Gaetz ‘paid for sex’, says lawyer for two women who testified to House committee – as it happened

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Fortune · Nov 17, 2024

Wall Street may now have to take Trump literally as the battle for Treasury secretary focuses on a centerpiece campaign pledge

Trump's advisers are seeking assurances from the top Treasury candidates that they are committed to his aggressive tariffs, sources told the FT.

The Independent UK · Nov 17, 2024

Elon Musk wants this man to be Donald Trump’s Treasury secretary

One candidate has near-constant access to the president-elect. Will that give him the edge he needs?

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