Bessent said of his nomination: "President Trump chose me because he believes I’m the best candidate — not because of my ...

WASHINGTON - Wall Street veteran Scott Bessent, President-elect Donald ... hosting a fundraiser for then-Vice President Al Gore when he was running for president in 2000. "Scott has long been ...

Bessent, 62, is a longtime hedge fund manager, Trump donor and adviser. He'll be the point person for Trump on a host of key economic issues.

Nominee for U.S. Treasury secretary, Scott Bessent, is expected to declare during his confirmation that Trump will usher in "a new economic golden age." ...

notably Al Gore’s presidential run. He also worked for George Soros, a major supporter of Democrats.Video below: Scott Bessent sounds alarm on deficit during Treasury Secretary confirmation ...