Sen. Lindsey Graham (RS.C.) said Key Square Group founder Scott Bessent would be a “fantastic” person to serve as President-elect Trump's Treasury secretary.
“I think he's going to be outstanding. He's from South Carolina, I know him well, and he's a very talented guy,” Graham told news outlets. semaphores on Thursday.
“I think he's been well vetted,” he added.
Bessent, a hedge fund manager, has served as an economic advisor to the Trump campaign. He has reportedly emerged as a top candidate to lead the Treasury, along with Chairman and CEO Cantor Fitzgerald.
Graham said he and Palmetto state Sen. Tim Scott, R-S.C., have “good reviews” of Bessent.
Throughout Trump's 2024 campaign, Bessent has supported the president-elect's plans for energy independence and deregulation, while slamming the economic proposals of his rival, Vice President Harris.
“His skills are the skills we need at this moment. We're going to [be] “It could lead to significant changes in U.S. trade and financial relations,” a former Trump Treasury official told The Hill.
“It seems like a no-brainer. His skill set seems tailor-made for what we have in front of us today,” the source added.
President Trump is scheduled to interview Bessent on Friday, the Washington Post reported. reported This was disclosed on Friday morning, citing two sources familiar with the matter.
Lutnick, who co-chairs the Trump transition, has voiced support for Trump's tariff proposals and is an avid supporter of cryptocurrencies.
JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon, who Trump announced on Thursday that he would not join his administration, had a favorable view of Bessent, the newspaper reported, citing sources familiar with the matter. It is said that there is
“President-elect Trump is deciding who will serve in his second administration. These decisions will be announced as soon as they are made,” Trump-Vance transition spokeswoman Caroline Leavitt told The Hill. said in a statement.
Updated at 11:13 a.m. ET
