In February 2024, Bessent hosted a fundraiser in Greenville, South Carolina, that raised nearly $7 million for Trump's 2024 campaign. [35] In April 2024, he was a host of a Palm Beach, Florida , fundraiser that raised $50 million for Trump's campaign. [ 36 ]

Mr. Bessent was an adjunct professor at Yale University, where he taught economic history. From 1991 to 2000, he was managing partner of Soros Fund Management’s London office. His family was also involved in the agriculture, publishing and hospitality sectors. A South Carolina native, Bessent received a B.A. from Yale University. Mr.

Mr. Bessent was an adjunct professor at Yale University, where he taught economic history. From 1991 to 2000, he was managing partner of Soros Fund Management’s London office. His family was also involved in the agriculture, publishing and hospitality sectors. A South Carolina native, Bessent received a B.A. from Yale University. Mr.

Jan 16, 2025 · A South Carolina native and 1984 graduate of Yale University, the 62-year-old Bessent is the founder of the hedge fund Key Square Management, which had less than $600 million in...

Jan 16, 2025 · Hearing to Consider the Anticipated Nomination of Scott Bessent, of South Carolina, to be Secretary of the Treasury Date: Thursday, January 16, 2025 Time: 10:30 AM Location: 215 Dirksen Senate Office Building Open in New Window. Member Statements ...

Jan 28, 2025 · WASHINGTON, D.C. (WCIV) — Scott Bessent, a South Carolina resident and billionaire investor, was confirmed by the U.S. Senate on Monday to serve as President Donald Trump's treasury secretary....

Nov 22, 2024 · WASHINGTON — President-elect Donald Trump will nominate Wall Street veteran and South Carolina native Scott Bessent to be the secretary of the U.S. Department of the Treasury, Trump announced Friday night.

Nov 23, 2024 · Longtime hedge fund executive Scott Bessent, a South Carolina native, is one of a few names mentioned as possible U.S. Treasury Secretary nominee. A protégé of hedge fund tycoon George...

Jan 28, 2025 · Wall Street investor Scott Bessent was confirmed as the next Treasury secretary by the Senate on Monday. Bessent is a wealthy hedge fund manager who's seen as a business-friendly choice. He was confirmed by a vote of 68 to 29, signaling a degree of bipartisan support for the new Treasury secretary.

Jan 28, 2025 · The South Carolina resident will be the first openly gay individual in the role. ... Scott Bessent, President-elect Donald Trump’s choice to be Secretary of the Treasury, appears before the ...