Donald Trump to tap Scott Bessent for Treasury secretary, ending fierce battle for key job: sources
President-elect Donald Trump plans to nominate hedge fund tycoon Scott Bessent to be the next Secretary of the Treasury, four sources told The Post, marking the beginning of a fierce battle between Wall Street power players. This brought an end to the eventful race. Mr. Bessent “showed a favor” late Thursday during a meeting with […]
‘Great meeting’: Tim Scott reveals Trump’s ‘all in’ to help GOP protect majority in 2026 midterms
Sen. Tim Scott (South Carolina) is the new chairman of the National Republican Senatorial Committee, as President-elect Trump assists him in his mission to protect and expand the Republican majority in the Senate. He said he is cooperating with the Mr. Scott was selected by his Republican colleagues last week to be the Senate Republican […]
Rick Scott Speculates Whether Gov. DeSantis Would Choose Lara Trump To Succeed Marco Rubio
Lara Trump speaks at the 10X Women's Conference Miami 2024 at the JW Marriott Miami Turnberry Resort & Spa on August 16, 2024 in Aventura, Florida. (Photo by Ivan Apfel/Getty Images) OAN Staff James Myers2:36 PM – Thursday, November 21, 2024 Florida Sen. Rick Scott said he believes Gov. Ron DeSantis will select Lara Trump […]
CNN’s Scott Jennings Says Matt Gaetz Nomination Was ‘Bridge Too Far’ Given ‘Fraught Relationships On The Hill’
CNN's Scott Jennings said Thursday that former Republican Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz was nominated to be President-elect Donald Trump's attorney general because of his “rocky relationship” with lawmakers in Washington, D.C. “It was a bridge too far,” he said. The former Florida congressman announced Thursday that he is removing his name from Trump's Cabinet nominees, […]
Scott Jennings scoffs at Brian Stelter’s new explanation for why ‘Morning Joe’ hosts met with Trump
Conservative CNN contributor Scott Jennings says “Morning Joe” hosts Joe Scarborough and Mika Brzezinski have criticized President-elect Donald Trump after years of unbridled criticism of their former friend. He scoffed at a report by chief media correspondent Brian Stelter, who offered a new explanation for why he met with Mr. stelter reported Two sources said […]
Scott Presler Slams Buck County Officials for Defying PA Supreme Court
Conservative activist Scott Pressler gleefully defied the Pennsylvania Supreme Court last week, threatening a Bucks County Board of Elections member who moved to count unsigned ballots unless she immediately resigns. He said he would make it his mission to lose his seat. during elections. At Tuesday's well-attended board meeting, Pressler lambasted Bucks County Commission Chairwoman […]
Rick Scott says he thinks DeSantis will pick Lara Trump to succeed Rubio
Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.) will replace Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.), who was selected by President-elect Trump to be Secretary of State, and Governor Ron DeSantis (R-Fla.) He said he would choose Trump. state. “I think Lara Trump is the right person to replace him. It will be difficult to replace him. I met her when […]
Scott Jennings says he ‘doesn’t know how successful’ Trump will be at getting Gaetz for AG role
CNN commentator Scott Jennings said it's unclear “how successful” President-elect Trump will be in getting former Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) to become attorney general. The nomination of Gates, who is under investigation for sexual misconduct, illegal drug use and other charges, to be attorney general has caused chaos on Capitol Hill as controversy swirls over […]
Treasury contenders Howard Lutnick, Scott Bessent in ‘knife fight’
President Donald Trump's two front-runners for Treasury secretary are engaged in what is reported to be a “knife fight,” but the president-elect, reportedly displeased with one of them, apparently The company reported that it is expanding its list of options. I will report it. Howard Lutnick, the billionaire CEO of Wall Street giant Cantor Fitzgerald, […]
Scott Bessent, Potential Trump Treasury Pick, Pens Powerful Defense of Tariffs
Scott Bessent, a prominent investor and CEO of Key Square Capital Management, has emerged as a leading candidate for Treasury secretary in the administration of President-elect Donald J. Trump. Bessent's recent op-ed on Fox News: “Let's talk about tariffs. It's time to bring back Alexander Hamilton's favorite tool,” and his support for using tariffs as […]