Scott Kenneth Homer Bessent (/ ˈbɛsənt / BESS-ənt; born August 21, 1962) is an American businessman and government official serving as the 79th United States secretary of the …

2 days ago · Scott Bessent is the secretary of the Treasury in the second administration of U.S. Pres. Donald Trump. A former hedge fund manager who worked with liberal billionaire …

Mr. Bessent is a long-time advocate, supporter and mentor of financial literacy and education programs. He, his spouse and two children reside in Washington, DC and Charleston, South …

Sep 12, 2025 · View CNN’s Fast Facts on Scott Bessent and learn more about the Treasury secretary.

On January 28, 2025, Scott Bessent was sworn in as the 79th Secretary of the Treasury of the United States. In August 2025, he was named Acting Commissioner of the IRS.

3 days ago · Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent pressed the administration's desire for lower interest rates, saying they are the key to future economic growth. "Cutting interest rates will …

4 days ago · U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent isn’t mincing words when describing the ongoing labor crisis and where things are heading. In a Fox Business interview, he admitted …

Nov 23, 2024 · Bessent, who had provided economic advice to the Trump campaign, has had a decades-long career in finance. He analyzed macroeconomic and geopolitical risks while …

Jan 16, 2025 · Here's what to know about the Treasury secretary pick Bessent, who heads into his confirmation hearing and may become the first Senate-approved LGBTQ+ member in a …

Scott Bessent is the secretary of the Treasury in President Donald Trump 's (R) second presidential term. Trump announced Bessent's nomination on Nov. 22, 2024.