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Another Trump Cabinet pick

Nov 25, 2024

Another Trump Cabinet pick

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President-elect Trump has announced Scott Bessent as his choice to lead the Treasury Department. We look more into Bessent's background and the role he would play as treasury secretary.

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Who is Scott Bessent?

by Nancy Marshall-Genzer

If confirmed by the Senate, Bessent would play a crucial role in tax and trade policy. He would also help Trump pick a new Federal Reserve chair, after Jeorme Powell’s term ends in 2026.

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