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 well as a concern for the needs of working Americans,” Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) said on X. “I am committed to working with Mr. Bessent and the Trump administration to continue to protect American businesses.”
Scott Bessent brings a wealth of private-sector experience in the economy and markets to his new role, as well as a concern for the needs of working Americans.
I am committed to working with Mr. Bessent and the Trump administration to continue to protect American businesses. pic.twitter.com/MUY577Y77b
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