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Donald Trump•Scott Bessent•Epoch Times•Bessent•Jim Rogers•Soros Fund Management•George Soros•Key Square•Polymarket•Bitcoin•Janet Yellen
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Trump to Nominate Scott Bessent as Treasury Secretary, Replacing Janet Yellen
Nov 12, 2024, 02:57 AM
President-elect Donald Trump plans to nominate Scott Bessent as Treasury Secretary, according to multiple sources, including the Epoch Times. Bessent, a billionaire hedge fund investor, has a notable background including interning with Jim Rogers, co-founder of Soros Fund Management, and receiving seed capital from George Soros for his fund, Key Square. Polymarket odds show Bessent as the leading candidate with an 80% chance of nomination. Bessent is known for his pro-crypto stance, particularly his support for Bitcoin. He is expected to replace Janet Yellen in this role.
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