On Monday, the GOP-led Senate confirmed the nomination of hedge fund manager Scott Bessent to become U.S. Treasury Secretary in President Donald Trump‘s second term. The vote was 68-29 with some Democrats joining Republicans in supporting Bessent. “Scott Bessent brings a wealth of private-sector experience in the economy and markets to his new role, as …
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On Monday, the GOP-led Senate confirmed the nomination of hedge fund manager Scott Bessent to become U.S. Treasury Secretary in President Donald Trump‘s second term.
The vote was 68-29 with some Democrats joining Republicans in supporting Bessent.