Scott Bessent
Government
Scott Bessent tells Kristen Welker when Americans should see lower prices

(Daily Caller News Foundation) – Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told “Meet the Press” host Kristen Welker on Sunday that Americans should start seeing lower prices on some products within weeks. Read More

November 24, 2025
Government
Bessent expects Supreme Court to uphold Trump’s tariff authority

(Daily Caller News Foundation) – Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told Fox News’s Maria Bartiromo on Sunday he feels confident the Supreme Court will decide to uphold President Donald Trump’s tariffs,… Read More

November 17, 2025
World
‘They’re keeping the war going’: Scott Bessent points to the countries prolonging Russia-Ukraine conflict

(Daily Caller News Foundation) – Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Thursday on Fox News’ “The Ingraham Angle” that China and India are prolonging the Russia-Ukraine war. While President Donald Trump … Read More

October 10, 2025
Politics
Bessent explains desire for quick ruling on tariffs

(The Center Square) – U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told the nation’s highest court that tariffs are the only way President Donald Trump can protect the U.S. from “a major… Read More

September 5, 2025
Government
Trump says Scott Bessent won’t be Fed chair pick as ‘he does not want it’

(Daily Caller News Foundation) – President Donald Trump on Tuesday ruled out Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent as a potential choice to replace Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. Despite pressure from… Read More

August 5, 2025
Government
Scott Bessent warns of ‘ultimate calamity’ if Congress fails to act on debt and growth

(Daily Caller News Foundation) – Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent warned on Fox News Tuesday that inaction from Congress on economic reform could lead to what he called the “ultimate calamity.”… Read More

May 30, 2025
Government
‘They came with their A game’: Trump, Bessent reveal which country could be close to making trade deal

(Daily Caller News Foundation) – President Donald Trump and Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent said on Thursday that negotiations over a potential trade agreement with South Korea are making… Read More

April 25, 2025
Politics
How tariffs could bring in $2.5 trillion with minimal impact on consumers

(Daily Caller News Foundation) – Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent detailed Tuesday on Fox News the economic strategies of President Donald Trump, breaking down what he said are the potential fiscal… Read More

February 19, 2025
Government
Trump’s Treasury pick Scott Bessent says ‘spending is out of control’

(The Center Square) – President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee to lead the Treasury Department said federal spending is “out of control.” Scott Bessent, an investor and hedge fund manager, testified Thursday before the… Read More

January 17, 2025