Breaking news: Trump taps investor Scott Bessent as Treasury secretary
The hedge fund manager would be responsible for steering Donald Trump’s unconventional economic agenda.
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Nov. 22, 2024, 7:52 p.m. ET

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Trump Taps Investor Scott Bessent as Treasury Secretary

The billionaire hedge fund manager would be responsible for steering President-elect Donald Trump’s unconventional economic agenda.

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