Gay MSNBC host Jonathan Capehart said he’s ‘conflicted’ by Trump move to pick Scott Bessent for Treasury
Jonathan Capehart is a Washington Post opinion writer who moonlights as host of “The Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart” on Comcast-owned MSNBC.
What To Know About Scott Bessent: Potential Trump Treasury Pick Founded Key Square Hedge Fund
A former executive at Democratic megadonor George Soros’ hedge fund, Bessent is some Trump advisors’ favored choice for arguably the top U.S. economic post after John Paulson dropped out of contention.
Trump taps hedge fund manager Scott Bessent to lead Treasury
President-elect Donald Trump will nominate Scott Bessent to be his Treasury secretary, offering the hedge fund manager and major campaign fundraiser the preeminent economic post in his administration.
Trump Taps Scott Bessent for Treasury, Capping Long Drama Over Choice
Bessent will also inherit the role carved out by Yellen to lead the Group of Seven wealthy democracies in providing tens of billions of dollars in economic support for Ukraine in
Trump expected to pick Scott Bessent as treasury secretary
Scott Bessent campaigned for Trump all year and is seen as a figure who can make populist rhetoric palatable to Wall Street.
Trump Team Prepares to Announce Bessent as Treasury Pick
President-elect Donald Trump’s transition team is preparing to announce that he has selected Scott Bessent, who runs macro hedge fund Key Square Group, as the next US Treasury secretary, according to people familiar with the matter.
CNN reporter breaks down Trump’s thinking to select Scott Bessent for treasury
President-elect Donald Trump has offered the Treasury secretary position to billionaire Scott Bessent, according to two sources familiar with the matter. CNN’s Kristen Holmes reports and senior political commentator Scott Jennings reacts.
Trump selects Scott Bessent for Treasury secretary
Trump to nominate Scott Bessent as treasury secretary
President-elect Trump will nominate Scott Bessent for Treasury Secretary, a Trump transition official told Fox News.
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Exclusive: Fund manager Bessent scores double on Trump victory
Key Square scored on Trump trade this year Key Square's investment performance has been uneven since start Hedge fund's assets are down nearly 90% since peak Brevan Howard remains a client of ...
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Who are the people Trump has picked for key positions in his second administration so far
He’s the founder of hedge fund Key Square Capital Management, after having worked on-and-off for Soros Fund Management since 1991. If confirmed by the Senate, he would be the nation’s first ...
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Trump cabinet picks live updates: Union bigs show love for Trump’s labor nominee
On Friday, Trump picked Key Square Group founder Scott Bessent to be his Treasury secretary — a coveted cabinet spot. He followed that up with nominee announcements in quick succession over the ...
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Key Advisers to Trump Back Bessent for Treasury Secretary
who runs macro hedge fund Key Square Group, as the best choice to serve as Treasury secretary, people familiar with the matter said. Trump has not yet made a decision or offered the job to any ...
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Fund manager scores double on Trump victory
His Key Square Capital Management put on bets that US stocks and the US dollar would gain, helping earn a double-digit percentage profit so far in 2024, with November as its best month ...
Donald Trump Announces Flurry of New Appointments: Full List
Donald Trump capped off a busy week with a slew of new appointments on Friday, including several major positions in his ...
How Howard Lutnick lost his epic battle for Trump’s Treasury and a lot more
When Trump won a resounding victory over Harris on Nov. 5, Lutnick was catapulted to the upper echelons of the Trump orbit, usually occupied by his sons, Eric and Don., Jr., a few close advisers and ...