Scott Kenneth Homer Bessent (/ ˈ b ɛ s ən t / BESS-ənt; born August 21, 1962) is an American investor and hedge fund manager who has served since 2025 as the 79th United States secretary of the treasury. [1] He was a partner at Soros Fund Management and the founder of Key Square Group, a global macro investment firm. [2] [3]A major donor, fundraiser, and economic advisor …

On January 28, 2025, Scott Bessent was sworn in as the 79th Secretary of the Treasury of the United States.As Secretary, Mr. Bessent is responsible for the U.S. Treasury’s wide-ranging mission to maintain a strong economy, foster economic growth and create job opportunities for all Americans by promoting the conditions that enable prosperity at home and abroad as well as …

Secretary Scott Bessent U.S. Secretary of the Treasury As Secretary, Mr. Bessent is responsible for the U.S. Treasury’s wide-ranging mission to maintain a strong economy, foster economic growth and create job opportunities for all Americans by promoting the conditions that enable prosperity at home and abroad as well as managing the U.S ...

Jan 28, 2025 · The Senate on Monday confirmed billionaire hedge fund manager and investor Scott Bessent as President Trump’s Treasury secretary, making him the highest-ranking LGBTQ official in the...

Jan 28, 2025 · The U.S. Senate confirmed billionaire investor Scott Bessent on Monday to serve as President Donald Trump’s treasury secretary, giving him the delicate balancing act of cutting taxes and curbing deficits while putting forward a plan on tariffs that doesn’t jeopardize growth.

Jan 27, 2025 · The U.S. Senate confirmed Scott Bessent Monday to serve as President Donald Trump’s Treasury secretary, making the longtime hedge fund manager the point person for the new administration on a host...

Jan 28, 2025 · WASHINGTON — The U.S. Senate confirmed billionaire investor Scott Bessent on Monday to serve as President Donald Trump’s treasury secretary, giving him the delicate balancing act of...

Jan 28, 2025 · The U.S. Senate voted to confirm Scott Bessent as secretary of the Treasury on Jan. 27, 2025. The Senate voted 68-29 in favor of his nomination with 15 Democrats, one independent who caucuses with Democrats, and 52 Republicans voting in favor.

Scott Bessent is the secretary of the Treasury in President Donald Trump's (R) second presidential term. Trump announced Bessent's nomination on Nov. 22, 2024.

President-elect Donald Trump (R) announced hedge fund manager Scott Bessent as his nominee for secretary of the Treasury on November 22, 2024. The Senate Finance Committee held a confirmation hearing for Bessent on January 16, 2025. The Senate confirmed Bessent on January 27, 2026, in a 68-29 vote.