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Scott Bessent

Scott Bessent

United States Secretary of the Treasury

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Profile details

United States Secretary of the Treasury (2025–)

Born1962-08-21 · Conway, South Carolina
PartyRepublican
Offices
  • United States Secretary of the Treasury2025-01-28–presentPreceded by: Janet Yellen
  • Acting Commissioner of Internal Revenue2025-08-08–2026-03-06Preceded by: Billy Long
  • Acting Director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau2025-02-03–2025-02-07Preceded by: Zixta Martinez · Succeeded by: Russell Vought
EducationYale University (BA)

Wikipedia

Portrait: United States Department of the Treasury · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons

Statements

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  • Scott Bessent
    Bessent Pushes as BOJ Splinters Over Rate Hike

    The program examines the Bank of Japan’s rate increase at its fastest pace since 1990, along with debate over policy normalization and the wider economic discussion involving Bessent.

    Bank of Japan

    BBloomberg Television 2026-09-18 07:02

  • Scott Bessent
    Bank of Japan Set for Pivotal Rate Hike After Bessent Pressure

    The Bank of Japan is poised for a pivotal rate hike following pressure from Bessent.

    Bank of Japan

    BBloomberg News 2026-09-18 02:45

  • Scott Bessent
    Bessent Tells Yen Traders: ‘I Am the House Now’

    Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent challenged traders to test his resolve to boost Japan’s currency, saying that if the US intervenes in the yen market, he has strong insight into the likely actions of Japan, the Bank of Japan and Japanese policymakers.

    Bank of Japan

    BBloomberg Television 2026-09-09 10:37

  • Scott Bessent
    Yen holds near 160 as Bessent pressures BOJ and bonds sell off

    The yen steadied near 160 per dollar on Tuesday after U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent intensified pressure on the Bank of Japan to raise rates this month. Investors remained cautious as bonds sold off following renewed attacks in the Gulf.

    Bank of Japan

    RReuters 2026-09-01 05:25

  • Scott Bessent
    Bessent says he is sure BOJ chief Ueda will ‘do what is best’, NHK reports

    U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said he was confident that Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda would act in what he considers the best interest of Japan’s economy. Public broadcaster NHK reported the remarks on Wednesday. Bessent’s comment expressed trust in Ueda’s judgment regarding the country’s economic policy. No further policy action was specified.

    Bank of Japan

    RReuters 2026-08-05 00:10

Related reports

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PoliticsBessent says US and China should stay clear-eyed on AI ties

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the United States and China should recognize their differences over artificial intelligence while exploring cooperation to reduce its risks and competing for AI supremacy.

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RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-11 20:29

Bessent says US and China should stay clear-eyed on AI ties
Bessent says US and China should stay clear-eyed on AI ties

PoliticsDetails: Bessent and family relocate amid escalating Iran threats

Scott Bessent and his family have relocated amid escalating threats attributed to Iran; former CIA station chief Dan Hoffman discusses reports that other Trump administration officials have also been threatened.

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FFox NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-11-11 19:00

Details: Bessent and family relocate amid escalating Iran threats
Details: Bessent and family relocate amid escalating Iran threats

WorldBessent’s relocation: Is Iran bringing the war to Western soil?

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent moved from his Washington home to a military base after alleged Iranian threats reportedly intensified following a Wall Street Journal report. An expert says Iran may be deliberately extending its retaliation beyond the Middle East. US bases in Britain have also faced security threats linked to Iran, though Tehran’s ambassador denied involvement in a plot against RAF Fairford.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-11-11 15:33

Bessent’s relocation: Is Iran bringing the war to Western soil?
Bessent’s relocation: Is Iran bringing the war to Western soil?

PoliticsSources: Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent moved to a military base

Sources say Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has moved to a military base. He had been living in Washington, D.C.’s Georgetown neighborhood.

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AABC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-11 14:35

Sources: Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent moved to a military base
Sources: Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent moved to a military base

WorldUS Treasury chief Scott Bessent moves to military base after Iranian threats

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has moved from his Washington-area home to a military base after an alleged Iranian threat to his life, the New York Times reported. Bessent has led the US sanctions and economic pressure campaign against Iran; the severity of the threat is unclear.

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TThe GuardianOriginal★★★★☆2026-11-11 08:09

US Treasury chief Scott Bessent moves to military base after Iranian threats
US Treasury chief Scott Bessent moves to military base after Iranian threats

PoliticsBessent says U.S. and China should ‘harbor no illusions’ as they cooperate and compete on AI

Bessent said the United States and China should have no illusions as they both cooperate and compete on AI. During Xi’s September visit, Washington and Beijing agreed to start an AI dialogue and establish a communications channel to help defuse serious incidents.

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CCNBCOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-11 05:11

Bessent says U.S. and China should ‘harbor no illusions’ as they cooperate and compete on AI
Bessent says U.S. and China should ‘harbor no illusions’ as they cooperate and compete on AI

PoliticsBessent reportedly moved to military base amid Iranian threats on his life

Bessent was reportedly moved to a military base because of Iranian threats against his life. The Justice Department said late Tuesday that three Iranian nationals had been indicted on terrorism-related charges.

Scott BessentIranU.S. Justice Department

CCNBCOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-11 04:06

Bessent reportedly moved to military base amid Iranian threats on his life
Bessent reportedly moved to military base amid Iranian threats on his life
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