Donald Trump is 'considering billionaire hedge fund titan John Paulson as his Treasury secretary'
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Donald Trump is 'considering billionaire hedge fund titan John Paulson as his Treasury secretary'

Daily Mail  

Donald Trump has begun holding meetings with potential cabinet picks and has discussed appointing billionaire hedge fund manager John Paulson as Treasury secretary, according to insiders. 'And John Paulson, the great John Paulson made plenty of money in Nevada,' he said in January after his New Hampshire primary win, picking the billionaire out of the crowd. Donald Trump has begun holding meetings with potential cabinet picks and has discussed appointing hedge fund manager John Paulson as Treasury secretary, according to insiders The Trump campaign said there had been no discussion about staffing a second cabinet Bloomberg reported Wednesday that his name had come up in recent discussions, citing sources familiar with Trump’s thinking, who emphasized that talks were at an early stage. Other names reported to be in the frame include: former US trade representative Robert Lighthizer; Susquehanna International Group founder Jeff Yass; and Key Square Group founder Scott Bessent.

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Wall Street veteran Scott Bessent tapped as Donald Trump's treasury secretary
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Wall Street veteran Scott Bessent tapped as Donald Trump's treasury secretary

India Today  

President-elect Donald Trump on Friday said he will nominate prominent investor Scott Bessent as US Treasury secretary, ending days of twists that saw high profile candidates pitted against each other for the cabinet position with vast influence over economic, regulatory and international affairs. Bessent follows other financial luminaries who have taken the job, including former Goldman Sachs executives Robert Rubin, …

Trump Raced To Pick Many Cabinet Posts. He Took More Time To Settle On A Treasury Secretary.
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Trump Raced To Pick Many Cabinet Posts. He Took More Time To Settle On A Treasury Secretary.

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Trump move shows 'limit to influence' of one of his 'strongest political allies': report
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Trump move shows 'limit to influence' of one of his 'strongest political allies': report

Raw Story  

One of Donald Trump's latest actions shows that one of his closest allies doesn't have the influence over the president-elect that some thought, according to a new report. John L. Dorman, a senior politics reporter at Business Insider, wrote on Saturday that Musk "has become one of Donald Trump's strongest political allies." Last Saturday, however, before Trump decided, Musk shared …

Trump raced to pick many Cabinet posts. He took more time to settle on a treasury secretary
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Trump raced to pick many Cabinet posts. He took more time to settle on a treasury secretary

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — President-elect Donald Trump launched a blitz of picks for his Cabinet, but he took his time before settling on billionaire investor Scott Bessent as his treasury secretary nominee. Trump also looked at other candidates, including former Federal Reserve governor Kevin Warsh, Marc Rowan, the chief executive of Apollo Global Management, and Sen. Bill Hagerty, R-Tenn. Trump’s decision on …

Trump names hedge fund manager Scott Bessent as Treasury chief
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Trump names hedge fund manager Scott Bessent as Treasury chief

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Washington: US President-elect Donald Trump on Friday named billionaire Scott Bessent as his Treasury secretary, choosing the hedge fund manager to help execute an agenda promising tax cuts and tariffs. "He will help me usher in a new Golden Age for the United States, as we fortify our position as the world's leading economy," he said, adding Bessent would also …

Trump names hedge-fund investor and Yale prof. Scott Bessent as Treasury Secretary
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Trump names hedge-fund investor and Yale prof. Scott Bessent as Treasury Secretary

Firstpost  

President-elect Donald Trump has tapped hedge-fund investor Scott Bessent to be his Treasury Secretary. Janet Yellen, who is the current treasury secretary and the first woman to take the job, has chaired the Federal Reserve and was part of the White House Council of Economic Advisers in the past. As the 79th US treasury secretary, Bessent is responsible for maintaining …

Treasury Candidate Factions Vie to Win Over an Undecided Trump
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Treasury Candidate Factions Vie to Win Over an Undecided Trump

Live Mint  

Presiden-elect Donald Trump’s uncertainty about his slate of Treasury secretary candidates has led to rival factions once again trying to win his favor. Warsh has been involved in transition efforts run out of Trump’s Mar-a-Lago club in Palm Beach since Election Day, largely helping develop economic policy plans. Since Election Day, Bessent has met with Trump multiple times and at …

Trump picks hedge fund billionaire Bessent to run Treasury
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Trump picks hedge fund billionaire Bessent to run Treasury

Salon  

Donald Trump has nominated hedge fund manager Scott Bessent to lead the U.S. Treasury, ending speculation over who would hold the key economic position. In a statement posted to Truth Social on Friday, Trump championed Bessent as “one of the World's foremost International Investors.” “Scott will support my Policies that will drive U.S. Competitiveness, and stop unfair Trade imbalances, work …

Live updates: Trump presidential transition news
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Live updates: Trump presidential transition news

CNN  

In the nearly two weeks since he won the election, President-elect Donald Trump has been on the hunt for a Treasury secretary without much luck. Trump is expected to interview Kevin Warsh, a former Federal Reserve governor who was once considered for the Federal Reserve chair during Trump’s first term. Now, Trump is considering Warsh alongside several other names, including …

Trump expands pool of possible Treasury picks as top candidates jockey for the job
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Trump expands pool of possible Treasury picks as top candidates jockey for the job

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CNN — President-elect Donald Trump is casting a wider net for Treasury secretary after jockeying among his top two candidates sent him looking for an alternative solution, according to multiple people familiar with the process. Trump is now considering Kevin Warsh, a former investment banker and former Federal Reserve governor whom Trump has often consulted for economic advice, and Marc …

Donald Trump's second term: Who's in the running for top administration jobs?
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Donald Trump's second term: Who's in the running for top administration jobs?

India Today  

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Donald Trump’s second term dream team: Who’s set to shape his next Cabinet?

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As Donald Trump prepares for a second term, his potential Cabinet selections offer a mix of loyal allies, former senior officials, and a few surprising names. United States Secretary of State Ric Grenell Trump’s former ambassador to Germany, Ric Grenell, earned praise for taking a firm stance on NATO allies and defense spending. Robert O’Brien Former National Security Advisor Robert …

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