United States Secretary of the Treasury
United States Secretary of the Treasury (2025–)
| Born | 1962-08-21 · Conway, South Carolina |
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| Party | Republican |
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| Education | Yale University (BA) |
Portrait: United States Department of the Treasury · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
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Bessent cautioned Zelenskyy over allegations that the U.S. is slowing Starlink. The high-speed satellite internet service, provided by Elon Musk’s SpaceX, is critical to Ukraine’s defense.
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CNBC
In an exclusive Meet the Press interview, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent does not definitively say whether Ukraine is a U.S. ally. His remarks follow Ukrainian President Zelenskyy’s claim that the U.S. government slowed Starlink, a critical satellite network Ukraine uses for defense.
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NBC News
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Ukrainian attacks on Russian energy facilities and refined-product assets have contributed to a worldwide surge in energy prices. He said the strikes, together with disruptions from the U.S.-Iran war, are driving a global “energy shock.”
TThe Kyiv Independent
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Bessent cautioned Zelenskyy over allegations that the U.S. is slowing Starlink. The high-speed satellite internet service, provided by Elon Musk’s SpaceX, is critical to Ukraine’s defense.
CCNBCOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-18 14:48
In an exclusive Meet the Press interview, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent does not definitively say whether Ukraine is a U.S. ally. His remarks follow Ukrainian President Zelenskyy’s claim that the U.S. government slowed Starlink, a critical satellite network Ukraine uses for defense.
NNBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-18 14:12
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Ukrainian attacks on Russian energy facilities and refined-product assets have contributed to a worldwide surge in energy prices. He said the strikes, together with disruptions from the U.S.-Iran war, are driving a global “energy shock.”
TThe Kyiv IndependentOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-02 14:46
