Trump taps Scott Bessent for high-stakes Treasury chief: What to know

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

60% : "As a lifelong Champion of Main Street America and American Industry, Scott will support my Policies that will drive U.S. Competitiveness, and stop unfair Trade imbalances, work to create an Economy that places Growth at the forefront, especially through our coming World Energy Dominance," Trump wrote in his announcement.
57% : Soros is a strong advocate for Democratic causes including the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), Planned Parenthood and the Brennan Center according to the National Interest.
45% : Soros, one of the most high profile Democratic donors, has drawn the ire of Trump and his allies over the years, with some Republicans suggesting he funded college campus protests against the Israel-Gaza war earlier this year.
43% : Trump declared an all out war on products not sourced or manufactured in the U.S. throughout his bid for the White House.
36% : The year prior, Trump appointed Richard Grenell, who is openly gay, to serve as acting director of national intelligence in a role that did not require Senate confirmation.
33% : Trump spoke about the state of economic affairs frequently throughout the campaign, especially tax cuts and tariff increases.
31% : However, some supporters of Trump fear the American businessman is weak on tariffs.
29% : Trump did not mention tariffs at all in his announcement about Bessent.

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