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American businessman and government official (born 1962)
Scott Kenneth Homer Bessent (/ˈbɛsənt/ BESS-ənt; born August 21, 1962) is an American businessman, financial commentator, and government official serving
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baseball player Hattie Bessent (1908–2015), American psychiatric nurse Scott Bessent (born 1962), US Treasury Secretary, and hedge fund manager Besant (disambiguation)
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United States Supreme Court case
a temporary restraining order preventing Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent and several other officials from executing the without-cause firing
Bessent_v._Dellinger
Financial assistance package
On 9 October 2025, United States Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced that the United States purchased Argentine pesos and agreed to a currency
2025 United States–Argentina currency swap
2025_United_States–Argentina_currency_swap
Ramaswamy 3.9%, Kristi Noem 2.4%, Tulsi Gabbard 1.5%, Brian Kemp 0.9%, Scott Bessent 0.5%, Glenn Youngkin 0.3%, Someone else 0.4% Sponsored by America First
Statewide opinion polling for the 2028 Republican Party presidential primaries
Statewide_opinion_polling_for_the_2028_Republican_Party_presidential_primaries
American businessman (born 1959)
secretary of the treasury and acting commissioner of internal revenue Scott Bessent appointed Bisignano as the chief executive officer of the Internal Revenue
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Current Federal Cabinet of the United States
presented to the full Senate for a vote. Investor and hedge fund manager Scott Bessent from South Carolina, founder of the global macro investment firm Key
Second cabinet of Donald Trump
Second_cabinet_of_Donald_Trump
American government official
Donald Trump’s appointment of United States Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent as acting director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB)
Zixta_Martinez
APEC annual meeting
Dinner before departing South Korea on October 30. Treasury secretary Scott Bessent represented the U.S. at the AELM. Thai prime minister Anutin Charnvirakul
APEC_South_Korea_2025
Transfer of presidential power from Joe Biden to Donald Trump
confirms Scott Bessent as Trump's Treasury secretary". USA Today. January 27, 2025. Retrieved January 27, 2025. "Senate confirms Scott Bessent as treasury
Second presidential transition of Donald Trump
Second_presidential_transition_of_Donald_Trump
American political advisor (born 1989/1990)
In May 2025, Brooke became a counselor to Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent. He served as the acting Under Secretary of the Treasury for International
Francis Brooke (political advisor)
Francis_Brooke_(political_advisor)
2026 U.S. commemorative coins
Trump for the $1 coin were released. In July, Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent announced a final design depicting Trump and that coins would be available
United States Semiquincentennial coinage
United_States_Semiquincentennial_coinage
2026 court case
Department of Government Efficiency. In June, Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent stated that he believed that the penalty for disclosing tax return information
Trump v. Internal Revenue Service
Trump_v._Internal_Revenue_Service
Geopolitical and economic crisis
interest in such a mission. Also on 16 March, US treasury secretary Scott Bessent said that for now the United States is happy with the increasing number
2026_Strait_of_Hormuz_crisis
served in the Cabinet of the United States or in a cabinet-level office: Scott Bessent, Pete Buttigieg, Demetrios Marantis, Richard Grenell, and Vince Micone
List of first openly LGBTQ politicians in the United States
List_of_first_openly_LGBTQ_politicians_in_the_United_States
American lawyer (born 1987)
Anne Coleman & Daniel Scott Katz". Moffly Media. Retrieved September 17, 2025. Rappeport, Alan (September 17, 2025). "Top Bessent Aide, Daniel Katz, Expected
Dan_Katz
American television host, author and attorney (born 1951)
White House and numerous Republican senators, while Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent expressed his frustration over it. Powell issued a statement confirming
Jeanine_Pirro
nominated Howard Lutnick as the United States Secretary of Commerce, Scott Bessent as the United States Secretary of the Treasury, and Russell Vought as
Economic policy of the second Trump administration
Economic_policy_of_the_second_Trump_administration
American investigator (born 1977)
political bias had caused delays. In March 2025, secretary of the treasury Scott Bessent promoted Shapley and his associate, Joseph Ziegler, to senior advisors
Gary_Shapley
American businessman and government official (born 1988)
Treasury Scott Bessent allegedly threatened to punch Pulte at the Executive Branch club over alleged disparaging remarks that Pulte had made about Bessent to
Bill_Pulte
American politician (1936–2023)
in northeastern South Carolina in the 1700s. He is also the uncle of Scott Bessent, the 79th U.S. Secretary of the Treasury. Jenrette graduated from Loris
John_Jenrette
ASEAN diplomatic conference in Malaysia
Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. On the sideline, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng reached a "framework deal" on TikTok's
2025_ASEAN_Summits
Chairman of the Federal Reserve since 2026
the treasury amid concerns about the businessmen Howard Lutnick and Scott Bessent. According to The New York Times, Trump considered Warsh to serve as
Kevin_Warsh
American political advisor (born 1976)
Times. Retrieved June 10, 2025. Hulse, Carl (February 17, 2023). "Rick Scott Drops Social Security From Plan as G.O.P. Retreats From Entitlement Cuts"
Russell_Vought
Business acquisition
Warren of Massachusetts sent a letter to secretary of the treasury Scott Bessent and EA CEO Andrew Wilson, expressing concerns that the buyout would
Leveraged buyout of Electronic Arts
Leveraged_buyout_of_Electronic_Arts
Trade restrictions levied by the United States government
also in contention. In December 2025, US Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent labelled the collapse of the Iranian currency as the "grand culmination"
United States sanctions against Iran
United_States_sanctions_against_Iran
Donald Trump, president of the United States (2017–2021, 2025–present) Scott Bessent, secretary of the treasury (2025–present) Dan Bongino, former deputy
2026 Florida gubernatorial election
2026_Florida_gubernatorial_election
2025 US national security scandal
Waltz, National Security Advisor. Pete Hegseth, Secretary of Defense. Scott Bessent, Secretary of the Treasury. Stephen Miller, White House Deputy Chief
United States government group chat leaks
United_States_government_group_chat_leaks
"Trump picks Scott Bessent to serve as treasury secretary". NBC News. November 23, 2024. Retrieved November 23, 2024. "Scott Bessent sworn in as 79th
Political appointments of the second Trump administration
Political_appointments_of_the_second_Trump_administration
Head of the United States Department of the Treasury
respective departments. The current secretary of the treasury has been Scott Bessent since January 28, 2025. The secretary is responsible for formulating
United States Secretary of the Treasury
United_States_Secretary_of_the_Treasury
American politician and attorney (1955–2026)
Haley and Mark Sanford, Fox News host Sean Hannity, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, Judge J. Michelle Childs, South Carolina House Speaker Murrell Smith
Lindsey_Graham
Huckabee Sanders 2%, Steve Bannon 1%, Tim Scott 1%, Spencer Pratt 1%, Brian Kemp 1%, Glenn Youngkin 1%, Scott Bessent 1%, Marjorie Taylor Greene 1%, None of
Nationwide opinion polling for the 2028 Republican Party presidential primaries
Nationwide_opinion_polling_for_the_2028_Republican_Party_presidential_primaries
ran in initial primary) Clark Neilson, North Carolina business owner Scott Bessent, United States Secretary of the Treasury (2025–present) Sheri Biggs
2026 United States Senate election in South Carolina
2026_United_States_Senate_election_in_South_Carolina
Government official that leads the US Internal Revenue Service
8, 2025 and announced that Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent would serve as acting commissioner. Bessent was the seventh commissioner of internal revenue
Commissioner of Internal Revenue
Commissioner_of_Internal_Revenue
lawsuit against the Treasury Department, alleging that Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent unlawfully granted DOGE access to sensitive data. The White House defended
Lawsuits involving the Department of Government Efficiency
Lawsuits_involving_the_Department_of_Government_Efficiency
Bilateral investment treaty between Ukraine and the United States
The agreement was signed on 30 April 2025 by U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Ukrainian First Deputy Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko. In addition
Ukraine–United States Mineral Resources Agreement
Ukraine–United_States_Mineral_Resources_Agreement
redistricting Fulton County FBI raid Republican Party actions Independent agencies Bessent v. Dellinger Federal investigation into Jerome Powell Trump v. Cook Trump
Opinion polling on the second Trump presidency
Opinion_polling_on_the_second_Trump_presidency
2026 book by Maggie Haberman and Jonathan Swan
economic and trade policies involved figures like Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, Elon Musk, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, and Peter Navarro. Friction
Regime_Change_(book)
Supreme Leader of Iran since 2026
during the 2025–2026 Iranian protests, US Treasury Department Secretary Scott Bessent announced that "millions and tens of millions" of dollars have been
Mojtaba_Khamenei
Mayoralty in New York City since 2026
Scott Bessent Speaks with CNBC's Joe Kernen on "Squawk Box" Today". CNBC. June 24, 2026. Retrieved June 24, 2026. "Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent:
Mayoralty_of_Zohran_Mamdani
American tax official and political advisor
as Counselor to the Secretary. He advises Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent on domestic and international tax policy. On March 24, 2025, President
Derek_Theurer
American basketball player and venture capitalist
JD Vance, Secretary of Interior Doug Burgum, Secretary of Treasury Scott Bessent, Secretary of Energy Chris Wright, Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick
Christian_Garrett
American businessman and government official (born 1961)
the treasury. Within a week, discussions had narrowed to Lutnick and Scott Bessent, who was viewed as the front-runner until Lutnick began to advocate
Howard_Lutnick
American politician (born 1955)
commissioner, less than two months after his confirmation. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent became acting commissioner. On his removal as IRS commissioner, Trump
Billy_Long
Selection of the Republican Party nominee
general of Texas Steve Bannon, Senior Counselor to the President (2017) Scott Bessent, United States Secretary of the Treasury (2025–present) Mike Braun,
2028 Republican Party presidential primaries
2028_Republican_Party_presidential_primaries
American government official and television personality (born 1980)
from the original on January 21, 2025. Retrieved February 11, 2025. Wong, Scott; Thorp, Frank V; Shabad, Rebecca (December 4, 2024). "Trump's embattled
Pete_Hegseth
Period from January to April 2025
would be economically beneficial in the long term. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on March 16, 2025, that there are "no guarantees" that US economy
First 100 days of the second Trump presidency
First_100_days_of_the_second_Trump_presidency
Global stock market crash
amounts of US Treasuries to stabilize the bond market. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick rushed to raise concerns about
2025_stock_market_crash
American private investment bank
Robert A. Lovett, Richard W. Fisher, Robert Roosa, Alan Greenspan, and Scott Bessent. Books on the firm have noted these alumni and the firm's role in shaping
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American politician (born 1978)
fifth ballot, and again received 20 votes. He was sequentially nominated by Scott Perry, Dan Bishop, Andy Biggs, Matt Rosendale, and Anna Paulina Luna on
Byron_Donalds
Period of escalations in the Middle East
sanctions through the "snapback" mechanism. US Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent labelled the collapse of the Iranian currency in December 2025 as the
Middle Eastern crisis (2023–present)
Middle_Eastern_crisis_(2023–present)
Large language model
Anthropic publicly revealed Mythos, U.S. secretary of the treasury Scott Bessent and Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell convened financial executives
Claude_Mythos
state, de facto ineffective despite partial international recognition. "Scott Bessent sworn in as 79th Secretary of the Department of Treasury". United States
List of current finance ministers
List_of_current_finance_ministers
Margo Martin, Scott Jennings Friday, May 30, 2025 West Mifflin PA Mon Valley Works–Irvin Plant David Burritt, Takahiro Mori, Scott Bessent, Lori Chavez-DeRemer
List of Donald Trump rallies (2025–present)
List_of_Donald_Trump_rallies_(2025–present)
Multinational military coalition
Hegseth, Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, and US Trade Representative Jamieson
Shield_of_the_Americas
American businessman (born 1980)
July 2025, the All-In Podcast did an interview with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent at the White House, which Friedberg described as "one of the best days
David_Friedberg
American businessman
Retrieved September 5, 2025. "'I'm Gonna Punch You in Your F--king Face': Scott Bessent Threatens an Administration Rival". POLITICO. September 8, 2025. Retrieved
Alex_Witkoff
Banknote
congressional action occurs". That day, U.S. Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent told journalist Kaitlan Collins during a press briefing that he didn't
United States two-hundred-fifty dollar bill
United_States_two-hundred-fifty_dollar_bill
Forward Party Mariannette Miller-Meeks (R) Executive branch officials Scott Bessent, secretary of the treasury (2025–present) Robert F. Kennedy Jr., secretary
2026 United States House of Representatives elections in Iowa
2026_United_States_House_of_Representatives_elections_in_Iowa
Men attracted to other men
government such as Edgars Rinkēvičs (President of Latvia since 2023) and Scott Bessent (United States Secretary of the Treasury since 2025). The word gay is
Gay_men
American TV journalist
Donald Trump, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent, and other political figures for the show. Burns interviewed Ukrainian
Dasha_Burns
Private invitation-only society
or staff. Reported Dialog event participants include Reema Al-Saud, Scott Bessent, Cory Booker, Sophia Bush, Ted Cruz, Tulsi Gabbard, Jonathan Haidt,
Dialog_(organization)
Cuban-American businessman
(January 2, 2025). "Trump taps team to work with US Treasury nominee Scott Bessent". Fox News. Retrieved January 21, 2025. "Trump nominates Florida businessman
Benjamin_Leon
Name list
Douglas High School shooting Scott Bennett, several people Scott Benton (politician) (born 1987), British politician Scott Bessent (born 1962), United States
Scott_(given_name)
Revenue service of the U.S. federal government
Secretary Scott Bessent, was appointed on August 8, 2025, and served until March 6, 2026. The official duties of the commissioner devolved to Bessent in his
Internal_Revenue_Service
American economist and government official (born 1946)
the original on May 19, 2022. Retrieved May 11, 2022. Scott, Tim (May 17, 2022). "Opinion: Tim Scott: Abortion is not the way to help single Black mothers"
Janet_Yellen
Japanese politician (born 1959)
Katayama meeting U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent in October 2025
Satsuki_Katayama
2026 United States Supreme Court case
would require legal actions to recover. The Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent has previously testified to Congress in September 2025 that invalidation
Learning Resources, Inc. v. Trump
Learning_Resources,_Inc._v._Trump
2025 economic policy by Donald Trump
of high, medium, and low trade barriers. Later, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and National Economic Council director Kevin Hassett told Fox Business
Liberation_Day_tariffs
Type of United States investment account
It really is free money." In July 2025, secretary of the treasury Scott Bessent described Trump accounts as a "back door for privatizing Social Security"
Trump_account
ASEAN summit, but ultimately left early. Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent attended in the president's place for the East Asia summit. ^g President
List of international presidential trips made by Donald Trump
List_of_international_presidential_trips_made_by_Donald_Trump
United States government agency
Treasury Secretary and former hedge fund manager Scott Bessent as the agency's acting director. Bessent immediately ordered the agency to halt all work
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
Consumer_Financial_Protection_Bureau
American journalist and author (born 1981)
that Trump departed from traditional conservatism when he appointed Scott Bessent as U.S. Secretary of Treasury and that he "sidelined the pro-life wing
Batya_Ungar-Sargon
American economist (born 1962)
the second Trump administration. In October 2025, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent confirmed that Hassett was on the short list of five candidates being
Kevin_Hassett
American political advocacy group
Andreessen, Blake Masters, Steve Wynn, David Sacks, Woody Johnson, Scott Bessent, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Tulsi Gabbard, Steve Witkoff, Susie Wiles, Leonard
Rockbridge_Network
Denomination of United States currency
has been made regarding the design of the coin. Treasury secretary Scott Bessent announced the final design of the coin in July 2026, to be available
Dollar_coin_(United_States)
19th century house in South Carolina, US
earthquake. In 2016, future United States Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent purchased the house for $6.5 million.[citation needed] His renovation
John_Ravenel_House
U.S. ambassadors appointed by the 47th president
(January 2, 2025). "Trump taps team to work with US Treasury nominee Scott Bessent". Fox News. Retrieved January 3, 2025. Lynch, Jenna (January 25, 2025)
List of ambassadors appointed in the second Trump presidency
List_of_ambassadors_appointed_in_the_second_Trump_presidency
250th anniversary of the United States
image of a living former or current president". Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated that a 2020 law allowed "designs emblematic of the United States
United States Semiquincentennial
United_States_Semiquincentennial
to be generous with Argentina." The next day, US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told reporters that an additional US$20 billion in financial aid could
2025 Argentine legislative election
2025_Argentine_legislative_election
Meeting between the presidents of Ukraine and the U.S. on February 28, 2025
consulted Vance, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, and other top advisers after the exchange and eventually came to the
2025 Trump–Zelenskyy Oval Office meeting
2025_Trump–Zelenskyy_Oval_Office_meeting
US executive planning team
President of the United States (Vice Chair) Marco Rubio: Secretary of State Scott Bessent: Secretary of the Treasury Pete Hegseth: Secretary of Defense Todd Blanche:
Freedom_250
American attorney and political strategist (born 1982)
hedge fund manager Scott Bessent, who said he refused Epshteyn's requests for money. Despite denying the alleged payment, Bessent was still nominated
Boris_Epshteyn
Argentine presidential administration since 2023
2025. "Argentina. Scott Bessent confirmó que compró pesos e intervino por primera vez en el mercado financiero" [Argentina. Scott Bessent confirmed that
Presidency_of_Javier_Milei
American investment company
the market it dominates." In January 2026, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent confirmed that BlackRock's CIO of Global Fixed Income, Rick Rieder,
BlackRock
American business executive and banker (born 1979 or 1980)
like Donald Trump. Biography portal Conservatism in the United States Scott Bessent Blake Masters Larry Fink List of Emory University School of Law alumni
Omeed_Malik
American politician and diplomat (born 1972)
Paul Singer, Stanley Druckenmiller, Sheldon and Miriam Adelson, and Scott Bessent. Haley's team unsuccessfully demanded that Politico not report on the
Nikki_Haley
American economist (born 1983)
Management as a senior strategist in February 2024. In February 2024, Scott Bessent began supporting Donald Trump's 2024 presidential campaign. He sought
Stephen_Miran
American trade attorney (born 1980)
cautious businessmen, including his nominee for secretary of the treasury, Scott Bessent. Prior to his swearing in, Trump relied on Lutnick and Greer to renegotiate
Jamieson_Greer
U.S. presidential administration since 2025
administration. Notably, Trump's nomination of Scott Bessent as Secretary of the Treasury made Bessent the highest ranking openly LGBTQ person to serve
Second presidency of Donald Trump
Second_presidency_of_Donald_Trump
Official in the U.S. Treasury Department
Donald Trump Janet Yellen, Scott Bessent Jonathan Blum (Acting) March 7, 2025 December 2025 Donald Trump Scott Bessent Derek Theurer December 2025 July
Assistant Secretary of the Treasury for Legislative Affairs
Assistant_Secretary_of_the_Treasury_for_Legislative_Affairs
Walt Nauta and Chief of Protocol Monica Crowley. Secretary of Treasury Scott Bessent joined the trip after having met with Chinese vice premier He Lifeng
2026 state visit by Donald Trump to China
2026_state_visit_by_Donald_Trump_to_China
Currency not backed by any commodity
On February 9, 2025, United States President Donald Trump instructed Scott Bessent, the secretary of the Treasury, to halt production of the penny, citing
Fiat_money
Proposed peace agreement between the United States and Iran
general document" roughly "a page and half" long. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent anticipated further relief in energy costs for Americans. Israel has
Islamabad_Memorandum
Head of the US Department of Defense
U.S. order of precedence (ceremonial) Preceded by Scott Bessent as Secretary of the Treasury Order of precedence of the United States as Secretary of
United States Secretary of Defense
United_States_Secretary_of_Defense
2025. Mangan, Lisa Kailai Han,Dan (November 2, 2025). "Treasury Secretary Bessent says SNAP food benefits could restart by Wednesday". CNBC. Retrieved November
Timeline of the second Trump presidency (2025 Q4)
Timeline_of_the_second_Trump_presidency_(2025_Q4)
Current denomination of United States currency
planned by the Trump Administration. In July 2026, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated in an interview that the placement of Tubman's portrait on the
United States twenty-dollar bill
United_States_twenty-dollar_bill
administration) Confirmations by roll call vote (second administration) "PN11-1 - Scott Bessent, of South Carolina, to be Secretary of the Treasury, 119th Congress
List of Department of the Treasury appointments by Donald Trump
List_of_Department_of_the_Treasury_appointments_by_Donald_Trump
American venture capital firm
U.S. Treasury A.I. Summit,' during which it said Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent would unveil the Treasury Department’s artificial-intelligence strategy
1789_Capital
American journalist (born 1965)
JD Vance, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, Director of National Intelligence
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