U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham announced his support for the confirmation of Scott Bessent as the new Secretary of the U.S. Department of Treasury. The Senate confirmed Bessent, a native of South Carolina, who has a background in financial services spanning over 35 years.
Bessent is known as the founder and CEO of Key Square Group. His nomination was put forward by President Trump, with Graham introducing him at his Senate Finance Committee hearing.
Senator Graham stated, “It’s a very big day for South Carolina and our nation. Scott Bessent received strong bipartisan support to be the next Treasury Secretary. He will hit the ground running in support of President Trump’s America First Agenda. Scott is a great combination of academic excellence and real-world experience. It’s a long way to go from Little River to Secretary of the Treasury, and he has more than earned this prestigious position. Congratulations to Scott and his family as he begins this new, important journey.”
The confirmation marks an important step in filling key positions within the administration.
