Trump, Bessent and Treasury

Musk pegs potential Trump Treasury secretary pick Bessent as 'business-as-usual choice,' backing Lutnick
Elon Musk supports Howard Lutnick over Scott Bessent for the role of Treasury secretary, suggesting that Lutnick would be a change agent.
What To Know About Scott Bessent: Pro-Tariff Potential Trump Treasury Pick (As Kudlow Now Out)
Hedge fund mogul Scott Bessent, the pro-tariff Wall Street veteran and former colleague of Democratic megadonor George Soros, is considered the favorite to become perhaps the most prominent voice shaping the Trump economy, with Bessent reportedly due to meet Friday with Trump amid a high-profile power struggle for Treasury Secretary.
Quest To Be Trump’s Treasury Pick Heats Up Between Bessent, Lutnick
The jockeying for Donald Trump’s Treasury secretary is spilling into public view, as Scott Bessent racks up key endorsements and the president-elect’s transition co-chair Howard Lutnick makes a play for the job himself.
Mar-a-Lago intrigue rises as Trump eyes treasury secretary pick
Hedge fund executive Scott Bessent is expected to meet with the president-elect on Friday. Transition co-chair Howard Lutnick is also seeking the post.
Musk backs Lutnick over Bessent as Trump’s Treasury secretary
Billionaire tech mogul Elon Musk threw his support behind Howard Lutnick, chair and CEO of Cantor Fitzgerald, over Scott Bessent, founder of Key Square Group, as Treasury secretary in the next Trump administration in a post on the social platform X on Saturday.
Trump’s Treasury secretary pick: Bessent or Lutnick? Support for tariffs looks key.
Trump appears to be choosing between hedge-fund manager Scott Bessent and Cantor Fitzgerald CEO Howard Lutnick, though other names remain in the mix as well for the job.
Scott Bessent reportedly top candidate for Treasury secretary during Trump admin
Key Square Capital Management CEO Scott Bessent joined 'Fox & Friends' to discuss President-elect Donald Trump's vision for the economy and how he could be a good fit to serve during a second Trump term.
Graham: Bessent would be ‘outstanding’ as Trump Treasury secretary
Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) said that Key Square Group founder Scott Bessent would be an “outstanding” choice as President-elect Trump’s Treasury secretary. “I think he’d be outstanding. He’s from South Carolina,
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Messy battle of the billionaires breaks out for Treasury chief
Kudlow has also said Bessent is his “first choice” for the Treasury post, calling himself a “big fan” of the macro investor, ...
Trump's Treasury Secretary: The best commentary about who the president-elect should nominate
Scott Bessent, Howard Lutnick, Marc Rowan and Kevin Warsh are in the running for Treasury Secretary. Here is some of the best ...
Trump's treasury pick could give an indication of what he plans to do about tariffs
One of the top remaining vacancies in President-elect Donald Trump's proposed Cabinet is his treasury secretary — and the ...
The Inside Story Of Scott Bessent’s Ascent To Possible Treasury Secretary Nominee
Longtime hedge fund executive Scott Bessent, a South Carolina native, is one of a few names mentioned as possible U.S.
Bessent in focus for US Treasury secretary after Paulson exits race
Billionaire investor John Paulson said on Tuesday he was dropping out of contention for U.S. Treasury secretary in Donald ...
The Race to Lead Trump’s Treasury Dept. Is Becoming a Cliffhanger
Howard Lutnick? Scott Bessent? Marc Rowan? Kevin Warsh? The president-elect’s list of candidates has grown longer, clouding ...
Trump expands pool of possible Treasury picks as top candidates jockey for the job
President-elect Donald Trump is casting a wider net for Treasury secretary after jockeying among his top two candidates sent ...
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Meet the top 4 candidates Trump is considering for Secretary of the Treasury
Kennedy Jr. for the Department ... has endorsed Lutnick for Treasury Secretary. Lutnick is also known for steering Cantor ...