Scott Bessent, Treasury Secretary

Transcript: Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on
The following is the transcript of an interview with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on.
Treasury Secretary Bessent: It Was A Group Decision That Zelensky Needed To Be Moved Out Of The Oval
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent details the decision to escort Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy out of the White House after a tense interaction with President Donald Trump on ‘The Ingraham Angle.
Treasury Secretary Bessent says Trump tariffs won't cause inflation to increase
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Sunday that President Donald Trump's proposed tariffs are unlikely to raise inflation, in part because China will "eat any tariffs that go on."
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent Hires Galaxy Digital Counsel to Advise on Crypto
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent named Galaxy Digital regulatory counsel Tyler Williams to advise on digital assets and blockchain technology policy. Williams currently serves as head of Regulatory and Legislative Affairs & Regulatory Counsel at Galaxy Digital and also lectures part-time at The George Washington University Law School.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announces creation of an "affordability czar"
Treasury Secreatry Scott Bessent described the new role as "someone who picks the five or eight areas where this administration can make a big difference for working class Americans."
Treasury secretary on inflation, tariffs and Ukraine deal
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent spoke with Margaret Brennan on Face the Nation Sunday about the economy, President Donald Trump's tariff plan, and whether the deal with Ukraine is still on the table.
Bessent reveals creation of ‘affordability czar’ to tackle high prices
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Sunday announced the creation of a new “affordability czar” and a separate “affordability ...
Bessent: Zelensky Blew Up The Negotiated Deal, We Don’t Know Now If He Wants Peace
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the deal offered to Ukrainian President Zelensky on Friday is now "off the table" during an interview on CBS's "Face The Nation." "All President Zelensky had ...
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Scott Bessent Explains How Simple Tactic To Reduce Regulatory Burden Will Lower Costs For Americans, Enhance Growth
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent appeared on Fox Business Thursday to discuss a strategy that he said is aimed at ...
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Scott Bessent Fast Facts
1991-2000 - Managing partner of Soros Fund Management in London. 2000-2005 - Establishes and runs his own hedge fund, ...
Bessent Says Housing Will ‘Unfreeze’ in Weeks, Sees 2% Inflation
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said he expects the US housing market to pick up steam after recent indicators came in below ...
Economic agreement with Ukraine off the table for now, Bessent says
Bessent has been a key figure in the White House push to get Ukraine on board with an economic agreement, and personally flew to Kyiv to present Zelenskyy with the administration's first draft of a ...
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Scott Bessent Breaks Down How Tariffs Could Bring In $2.5 Trillion, Promises Minimal Impact On Consumers
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent detailed Tuesday on Fox News the economic strategies of President Donald Trump, breaking ...
Mexico has proposed matching US tariffs on China, Bessent says
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Friday that Mexico has proposed matching U.S. tariffs on China in a move that ...
Bessent Says He Sees Inflation Reaching Fed’s 2% Target Quickly
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said he’s confident US consumer price increases will slow over the course of the year after ...