Scott Bessent, affordability czar and Treasury Secretary

Treasury Secretary Bessent says the American dream is not about ‘access to cheap goods'
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Thursday offered a full-throated defense of the White House's position on tariffs, insisting that, "Access to cheap goods is not the essence of the American dream." In a speech delivered to a crowd of leading economists,
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announces creation of an "affordability czar"
Treasury Secreatry Scott Bessent described the new role as "someone who picks the five or eight areas where this administration can make a big difference for working class Americans."
Bessent Promises ‘Affordability Czar’ to Tackle Cost of Living
Word of the decision came from Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on CBS’ “Face The Nation.” “At Treasury, we are going to appoint an affordability czar. We are going to have an affordability council,” he said.
Bessent reveals creation of ‘affordability czar’ to tackle high prices
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Sunday announced the creation of a new “affordability czar” and a separate “affordability council” to address high consumer prices. Speaking on CBS News’s Face the Nation,
Treasury Secretary Bessent says Trump tariffs won't cause inflation to increase
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said President Donald Trump's tariffs are unlikely to raise inflation, in part because China will "eat any tariffs that go on." Trump's proposed tariffs are expected to take effect on Tuesday.
Trump Treasury secretary announces new role to tack affordability
The Big Money Show' discusses Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's announcement of an 'affordability czar' and the state of the economy.
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Democrats: Bessent avoided Medicare tax on hedge fund earnings
Senate Democrats are gearing up for a fight against Scott Bessent ... Democratic committee staff claimed Bessent avoided paying more than $900,000 in Medicare taxes on income earned through ...
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Scott Bessent confirmed as first openly gay U.S. treasury secretary
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Senate confirmed billionaire investor Scott Bessent on Monday to serve ... by failing to pay nearly $1 million in Medicare taxes related to his limited partnership in ...
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Scott Bessent explains how simple tactic to reduce regulatory burden will lower costs for Americans, enhance growth
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent appeared on Fox Business Thursday to discuss a strategy that he said is aimed at reducing the regulatory burden that has plagued […] ...
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Scott Bessent confirmed as treasury secretary, giving him a key role in extending Trump's tax cuts
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. Senate confirmed billionaire investor Scott Bessent on Monday to serve ... by failing to pay nearly $1 million in Medicare taxes related to his limited partnership ...
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Trump’s Treasury Man, Scott Bessent, Talks Growth at the Ziegfield Ballroom
The elegant, old school South Carolinian emphasizes deregulation, especially in the banking sector — and the importance of ...