Scott Kenneth Homer Bessent (/ ˈ b ɛ s ən t / BESS-ənt; born August 21, 1962) is an American investor and hedge fund manager who became the 79th United States secretary of the …

On January 28, 2025, Scott Bessent was sworn in as the 79th Secretary of the Treasury of the United States.As Secretary, Mr. Bessent is responsible for the U.S. Treasury’s wide-ranging …

Jan 27, 2025 · WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. Senate confirmed billionaire investor Scott Bessent on Monday to serve as President Donald Trump’s treasury secretary, giving him the …

1 day ago · Bessent, a wealthy hedge fund manager, was already expected to be a business-friendly choice to lead the Treasury. Now he will lead the CFPB, the federal consumer …

Jan 16, 2025 · Here's what to know about the Treasury secretary pick Bessent, who heads into his confirmation hearing and may become the first Senate-approved LGBTQ+ member in a …

Jan 27, 2025 · Bessent is the first out gay Treasury secretary and the first LGBTQ Senate-confirmed Cabinet member in a Republican administration, according to The Associated Press.

Jan 27, 2025 · Mr. Bessent, who formerly worked as the top investor for the liberal philanthropist George Soros, has been a major Republican donor and adviser to President Trump. As …

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.

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.

Jan 28, 2025 · Bessent, a past supporter of Democrats who once worked for George Soros, has become an enthusiastic supporter of Trump. He has said the U.S. faces economic calamity if …