Scott Bessent's Treasury Appointment Sparks Mixed Reactions
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MSNBC host Jonathan Capehart expressed mixed feelings about President-elect Donald Trump's nomination of openly gay hedge fund manager Scott Bessent as Treasury Secretary, noting the historic nature of the appointment by a Republican. Bessent, founder of Key Square Group, would become the highest-ranking openly LGBTQ official if confirmed. The nomination was well-received by Wall Street, with markets rallying on the news.
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