Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent defended the complete demolition of the White House East Wing, claiming that historic property may be a serious health risk. “I think this was a judgement call on the president.

Out Treasury Secretary and hedge fund manager Scott Bessent is facing criticism for his claim over the weekend that he is “actually a soybean farmer” and therefore understands the pain that farm workers are going through.

This article originally appeared on Advocate: Ultra-rich Scott Bessent, who owned a pink mansion, says he’s a ‘soybean farmer’ & the internet mocked him Sberbank CEO German Gref said Russia is so fixated on fighting inflation that it's forgetting about economic growth.

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent weighs in on rising trade tensions as President Trump prepares for high-stakes talks with China. Sen. Ruben Gallego (D-Ariz.) reacts to the tearing down of the White House’s East Wing to make room for President Trump’s new ballroom.

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said that the White House will be announcing “a substantial pickup in Russia sanctions.”

Argentina's President Javier Milei visited the White House this week, days after the Trump administration announced a currency swap with Argentina.

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent tells Meet the Press that President Trump “is a master builder” as the East Wing of the White House is torn down — adding that he’s been watching the demolition unfold from his office at the Treasury building.

A House hearing held by the Financial Services Committee in May derailed when Congresswoman Joyce Beatty (D-OH) lost it on Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent during their exchange.