Secretary of the Treasury

Scott Bessent

Republican · South Carolina

Hedge fund manager and former Chief Investment Officer at Soros Fund Management. Founded Key Square Group. Confirmed as Treasury Secretary January 2025. Promoter of the '3-3-3 plan': 3% GDP growth, 3% deficit reduction, 3 million barrels/day energy production.

Record

Markets-oriented Treasury Secretary promoting the 3-3-3 economic plan. Advocates managed tariff escalation and dollar strength. Supports deregulation to stimulate growth while managing the national debt trajectory.

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• 😑 @EmojiMan Jun 6, 2026

  Here I go again.

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