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Scott Bessent, Social Security and Trump

Reuters on MSN · 1d

Bessent calls Trump baby accounts 'backdoor for privatizing Social Security'

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Wednesday likened new savings accounts in a bill President Donald Trump this month signed into law to "a backdoor for privatizing Social Security," speaking at an event sponsored by Breitbart.

InvestmentNews · 14h

Bessent backpedals after blowback on 'privatizing Social Security' comments

The Treasury Secretary's suggestion that Trump Savings Accounts could be used as a "backdoor" drew sharp criticisms from AARP and Democratic lawmakers.

The Hill on MSN · 17h

Democrats blast Bessent over Trump baby accounts ‘backdoor for privatizing Social Security’ remarks

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is facing heavy backlash from Democrats over a Wednesday remark in which he talked about “a backdoor for privatizing Social Security.” “In a way, it is a backdoor for privatizing Social Security,

Bessent to Talk China Tariff Truce Extension With Trump Thu.

Bloomberg on MSN · 23h

Bessent to Talk China Tariff Truce Extension With Trump Thursday

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said that he’s set to discuss with President Donald Trump Thursday an extension of the tariff-hike truce with China, expressing confidence a settlement will be reached.

The Wall Street Journal on MSN · 17h

U.S.-Canada Trade Talks Dealing With Aluminum-Tariff Levels, Bessent Says

The Treasury secretary’s comments signaled possible relief for Canada’s aluminum sector.

Associated Press · 19h

US Treasury Secretary Bessent discusses trade talks with China as tariff deadline looms

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Thursday said he was confident the U.S. and China could strike a trade deal as a key tariff deadline nears.

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Watch CNBC's full interview with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss the state of U.S. trade negotiations amid the looming August ...

Slingshot News on MSN18h

‘President Trump Is Giving You Savings’: Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent Unveils Twisted Social Security Replacement Created By MAGA Braintrust

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent unveiled a twisted replacement for Social Security during a recent interview, claiming that ...

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Bessent Not Expecting a Fed Rate Cut Today, Urges ‘Imagination’

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said he’s not expecting the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates Wednesday, while calling ...

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Bessent to American businesses: ‘Not the end of the world' if April 2 tariffs kick in

Top Trump administration officials insist that the Aug. 1 deadline is not changing, even as dozens of countries’ trade ...

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