Trump Treasury Pick Scott Bessent Calls for Tougher Russia Sanctions, Fed Independence During Confirmation Panel Aitrend
Scott Bessent, President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee for Treasury Secretary, testifies during his Senate Finance Committee confirmation hearing in the Dirksen Building on January 16, 2025. Tom Williams/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images President-elect Donald Trump’s pick to become Treasury secretary, Scott Bessent fielded pointed questions Thursday during his confirmation hearing from Democrats and Republicans. tax … Read more