Trump nominates former Soros executive for Treasury chief
Government
Scott Bessent raised money for Democrats before backing the president-elect’s “America First” brand of economic populism US President-elect Donald Trump has tapped George Soros’ former chief investment officer to lead the Treasury Department. Scott Bessent, who fundraised for Democrats during his time with the liberal financier, now backs Trump’s “America First Agenda,” the incoming president said. Trump announced Bessent’s nomination on Friday, amid a series of other cabinet picks including
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