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U.S. Treasury secretary Scott Bessent strongly supports President Trump’s economic agenda, which includes the renewal of $4 trillion in expiring tax cuts, the implementation of tariffs, and increased oil production

79th U.S Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is a 62-year-old billionaire former hedge fund manager

Scott Bessent was confirmed as President’s Donald Trump Treasury Secretary on January 27, 2025

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is known for his pro-crypto stance

Scott Bessent was confirmed as 79th U.S. Treasury Secretary by a Senate vote of 68 to 29, with 16 Democrats supporting the nomination

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is known for his opposition to central bank digital currency (CBDC) in the United States

U.S. Treasury secretary Scott Bessent will be part of the "Presidential Working Group on Digital Asset Markets" to help develop a federal regulatory framework for digital assets

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