Bessent as Treasury Secretary

Scott Bessent, Treasury Secretary

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent dismisses market volatility amid Trump economic moves

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said market volatility doesn't matter much as the Trump administration focuses on long-term economic success.

CNBC on MSN · 15h

Treasury Secretary Bessent says a 'detox' period for the economy does not have to be a recession

The comments come after Bessent said Friday that the U.S. would undergo a transition period as the federal government tries to cut spending, including laying off public sector workers. Bessent on Thursday reiterated his view that current levels of government spending are "unsustainable.

Associated Press News · 14h

Secretary of Treasury Scott Bessent downplays economic fears around tariffs

Dems, Treasury Secretary

Associated Press News · 14h

Treasury Secretary slams Dems for potential government shutdown

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says Democrats will be to blame if there is a government shutdown. He pivoted Thursday, shrugging off a reporter's question about tariffs and the effect they are havin

The Washington Times · 13h

WATCH: Treasury Secretary slams Dems for potential government shutdown

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent was asked about tariffs but pivoted to a looming government shutdown on Capitol Hill.

CNN on MSN · 5h

House GOP Conference Chair: Democrats responsible for potential government shutdown

House GOP Conference Chair Lisa McClain accuses Democrats of having a “temper tantrum” about Pres. Trump and tells Wolf Blitzer a potential government “shutdown is on them.”

Treasury secretary warns U.S. could enter “detox period” | The Excerpt

Plus: President Donald Trump threatens Russia with sanctions. American liquor, wine and spirits pulled from Canadian shelves ...

2hon MSN

Democrat lawmaker urges Treasury to cease Trump’s Bitcoin reserve plans

A Democrat lawmaker has called on US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to cease the creation of US President Donald Trump’s ...

14hon MSN

Trump's Treasury chief on 200% EU tariff threat: ‘Not sure why that's a big deal' for markets

Treasury Secretary Bessent did not answer when CNBC asked if Trump’s announcement was “premeditated,” or whether the Cabinet ...

14h

Treasury Secretary tells stock investors to focus on the long term

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Thursday tried to calm investors worried that the administration would tip the economy into recession. In an interview on CNBC, Bessent said he wasn't worried about ...

Treasury secretary defends tariffs, says cheap goods not 'essence of the American Dream'

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent defended Donald Trump’s tariffs, arguing that access to cheap goods are not the “essence of ...

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