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Senate confirms Scott Bessent as Trump’s Treasury secretary

The U.S. Senate confirmed Scott Bessent as Treasury Secretary on January 27, 2025, with a vote of 68-29, including support from 16 Democrats.
Bessent is the first openly gay Treasury Secretary, tasked with extending tax cuts and managing economic policies under President Donald Trump.
Bessent faces challenges like rising budget deficits and a debt limit, declaring that failure to renew tax cuts would be a "calamity" for middle-class Americans.
He committed to maintaining the IRS' direct file program and ensuring no default on his watch during his confirmation hearing.

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Scott Bessent, a Gay Man, Confirmed as Treasury Secretary

Bessent, a former hedge fund manager, is now the highest-ranking LGBTQ person serving in the U.S. government.

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Billionaire Scott Bessent now highest-ranking out gay man in US office history as Trump's Treasury Sec

Bessent said of his nomination: "President Trump chose me because he believes I’m the best candidate — not because of my sexual preference” The post Billionaire Scott Bessent now highest-ranking out gay man in US office history as Trump’s Treasury Sec appeared first on Attitude.

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Senate Confirms Soros Man Bessent as Treasury Secretary

The Senate confirmed Soros’ former top investor and current Council on Foreign Relations member, Scott Bessent, as Treasury secretary. ... The post Senate Confirms Soros Man Bessent as Treasury Secretary appeared first on The New American.

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U.S. Senate Confirms Trump Cabinet Nominee

The U.S. Senate on Monday confirmed Scott Bessent to serve as President Trump’s treasury secretary. Bessent secured the nomination in a 68-29 vote, with 16 Democrats voting in favor of the billionaire investor. BREAKING: Scott Bessent has just been confirmed as the NEW Secretary of the Treasury. The final vote was 68 – 29 to confirm. Congratulations Scott! pic.twitter.com/zUWHRlcX9q — Charlie Kirk (@charliekirk11) January 27, 2025 From the Asso…

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U.S. Senate Confirms Trump Cabinet Nominee * 100PercentFedUp.com * by Danielle

Scott Bessent's confirmation as treasury secretary marks a pivotal moment for Trump's economic agenda. With looming tax cut expirations and ambitious growth plans, discover what this means for America's financial future and the controversies surrounding it.

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Senate Confirms Scott Bessent as Treasury Secretary - The Thinking Conservative

Senate confirmed Scott Bessent’s nomination for Treasury secretary in 68–29 vote, putting him in key role for implementing Trump’s tariff and growth agenda. The post Senate Confirms Scott Bessent as Treasury Secretary appeared first on The Thinking Conservative.

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