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Scott Bessent
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Scott Bessent is an American businessman, financial analyst, and government official who serves as the 79th United States Secretary of the Treasury, appointed by Donald Trump. He previously was a partner at Soros Fund Management and founded Key Square Group, a global macro investment firm. Bessent is the first openly gay person to lead the U.S. Treasury Department and the first openly gay Senate-confirmed Cabinet member in a Republican administration.
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Senate confirms hedge fund founder Bessent as Treasury Secretary
Confirmed as Treasury Secretary by 68-29 Senate vote on January 27, 2025. Founder of macro hedge fund Key Square Group and former chief investment officer for George Soros's Soros Fund Management; hosted Trump fundraisers in 2024 totaling roughly $57 million.
Scott Bessent donates $500K to MAGA Inc.
Donated $500,000 to Make America Great Again Inc.
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