Scott Bessent, gay billionaire hedge fund founder, confirmed as Trump's Treasury secretary

Jan 28, 2025 View Original Article
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    -12% Somewhat Liberal

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    70% ReliableGood

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    8% Center

  • Politician Portrayal

    24% Positive

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53% : He'll also be front and center as Trump pushes tariffs on products from a host of countries, including Mexico and Canada.
51% : But "Trump liked [Bessent's] billionaire bona fides and the fact that he converted to the MAGA movement after working for Soros," CNN reports.
37% : Related: Trump nominates investment manager Scott Bessent, a gay man, as Treasury secretary "Scott has long been a strong advocate of the America First Agenda," Trump said in a statement in November.

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