Scott Bessent Eclipses Buttigieg To Become Highest-Ranking Gay Official in Nation's History

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

59% : "We can do it the easy way or the hard way -- and the easy way is always better," Trump said.
57% : But Trump opted for Bessent, whom he has called "one of the most brilliant men on Wall Street.
48% : Bessent eclipses former Sec. of Transportation Pete Buttigieg for the distinction of highest-ranking gay government official in American history.
44% : "He said he "will be 100 percent on board" with sanctions against Russian oil companies to bring Russia "to the table" regarding Ukraine.
31% : "Bessent, testifying before the Senate Finance Committee this month, said his primary focus at Treasury will be to corral federal spending and argued aggressively to extend Trump's 2017 tax cuts.
18% : Trump, whose critics have accused him of being too soft on Russia, threatened last week to enact "high levels" of tariffs and sanctions on Russia if President Vladimir Putin does not end his war in Ukraine.

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