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Powell, Scott Bessent and Treasury Secretary

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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent was the one who stopped Trump from firing Powell

In a shocking turn of events, turns out Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is the reason Jerome Powell still has a job today. While the White House was stirring chaos over the Federal Reserve chair, Scott stepped in behind the scenes,

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Treasury Secretary Bessent Talked Trump Out of Firing Powell For Now — But What If He Does?

Trump told reporters last week that he had talks with Congress members of removing the Central Bank Chair, during which he claimed that most of them agreed to his view. Though he added that “We’re not

New York Post on MSN · 4d

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says ‘formal process’ to find Jerome Powell’s successor has started

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Tuesday that a “formal process” to find a successor for Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell has already started — as the Trump administration ratchets up pressure for the top central banker to step aside before his term ends.

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Scott Bessent Brutalizes His Biden-Era Predecessor After She Invokes China In Attempt To Get At Trump

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent blasted former Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen in response to her criticizing the Trump ...

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'I'm Not Gonna Answer': Scott Bessent Disrespects Senators To Their Faces As He Wipes His Glasses And Refuses To Answer Questions In Hearing

During a Senate Finance Committee hearing on June 12, 2025, Senator Ben Ray Luján (D-NM) pressed Treasury Secretary Scott ...

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Bessent tried to dissuade Trump from firing Powell: WSJ

Jerome Powell has long been a target of President Donald Trump, who has repeatedly criticized the Fed chair for not cutting interest rates.

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South Africa brushes off Scott Bessent’s absence at G20 meeting

South Africa has downplayed the absence of US Treasury secretary Scott Bessent at a meeting of G20 finance chiefs, saying it ...

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Scott Bessent’s Borrowing Plans: Should America Grab a Teaser Rate?

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Scott Bessent Takes Premature Victory Lap on Tariff Revenues

Bessent's victory lap on tariff revenues was premature. And so are hopes that the trade war won't damage commerce and the U.S. economy.

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'I Call This A Negotiating Strategy': Scott Bessent Embarrasses Himself With Pathetic Excuses Attempting To Defend Trump's Tariffs In Hearing

During a Senate Finance Committee hearing on June 12, 2025, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent pathetically tried to defend ...

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Trump Says Bessent Is ‘an Option’ for Fed Chair but Not His Top Choice

President Trump said Scott Bessent could potentially lead the Federal Reserve but the former hedge-fund manager wasn't his ...

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