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- Scott Bessent, a former top investment chief at George Soros' firm, has been tapped for a key role at the Treasury Department
- Bessent will serve as the undersecretary for domestic finance, a crucial position overseeing the U.S. government's debt management
- Bessent is known for his successful investment track record and experience working with Soros
- The appointment is seen as a signal of the Biden administration's commitment to addressing economic challenges
- Bessent's appointment has sparked some controversy and concerns over potential conflicts of interest Tone: Informative and slightly critical
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Trump Picked Scott Bessent For Treasury Despite Ties To Democratic Megadonor George Soros
Bessent worked for Soros and played a key role in the short bet that broke the Bank of England.
https://fortune.com/2024/11/27/scott-bessent-treas...
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