Scott Bessent

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Scott Bessent

Country

United States

Birth - Death

1962 -

Occupation

Business

Description

Founder of Key Square Capital Management, a hedge fund, in 2015. From 2011 to 2015 he was chief investment officer at Soros Fund Management, a hedge fund, after joining in 1991, and was head of the London office. Economic advisor for President Donald Trump's 2024 presidential campaign. Nominated for Treasury Secretary in 2024.

Further Reading/Research

• https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/23/us/politics/scott-bessent-treasury-profile.html
• https://www.advocate.com/politics/scott-bessant-gay-trump-treasury
• https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2024/nov/22/scott-bessent-trump-treasury

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