Bessent, Paulson in lead for US Treasury Secretary under Trump, sources say

11/08/2024

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2024.11.08 17:20

(Reuters) – Prominent investors Scott Bessent and John Paulson have emerged as the leading candidates for the key role of U.S. Treasury Secretary since Donald Trump won the election earlier this week, according to two people close to the president-elect and a donor.

© Reuters. FILE PHOTO: Key Square Group founder Scott Bessent speaks at a campaign event for Republican presidential nominee and former U.S. President Donald Trump in Asheville, North Carolina, U.S. August 14, 2024. REUTERS/Jonathan Drake/File Photo

Bessent and Paulson are among several names that have been reported in the media as potential candidates for the role in recent days. A final decision rests with Trump, and Reuters could not learn whether others had been ruled out or were still in contention.

Trump’s spokespeople did not respond to a request for comment. Spokespeople for Bessent and Paulson declined to comment.

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