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Scott Bessent, Social Security and Privatize

ABC News on MSN · 10h

Bessent tries to walk back comments suggesting Social Security could be privatized

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is trying to walk back comments that Trump savings accounts for newborns could be a "backdoor" to start privatizing Social Security.

New York Magazine on MSN · 19h

Scott Bessent Gulps His Way Through Damage Control on Social Security

The Treasury secretary has a really strange way of convincing people it’s “ridiculous” to think the program is under threat.

Newsweek on MSN · 1d

Trump Accounts 'Backdoor Way' to Privatize Social Security: Scott Bessent

The Treasury Secretary has described new savings account for young Americans as a "backdoor for privatizing Social Security."

China, Scott Bessent

CNBC on MSN · 1d

Watch CNBC's full interview with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss the state of U.S. trade negotiations amid the looming August 1st tariff deadline, details of the U.S.-South Korea trade deal, takeaways from U.

Bessent Suggests China Deal Is Close

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent conveyed confidence that the U.S. and China would soon reach a deal on tariffs. “I believe that we have the makings of a deal,” Bessent told CNBC early Thursday. “There’s still a few technical details to be worked out on the Chinese side between us.

Associated Press · 21h

US Treasury Secretary Bessent discusses trade talks with China as tariff deadline looms

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Thursday said he was confident the U.S. and China could strike a trade deal as a key tariff deadline nears.

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Democrats blast Bessent over Trump baby accounts ‘backdoor for privatizing Social Security’ remarks

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is facing heavy backlash from Democrats over a Wednesday remark in which he talked about “a ...

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U.S.-Canada Trade Talks Dealing With Aluminum-Tariff Levels, Bessent Says

The Treasury secretary’s comments signaled possible relief for Canada’s aluminum sector.

Slingshot News on MSN21h

‘President Trump Is Giving You Savings’: Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent Unveils Twisted Social Security Replacement Created By MAGA Braintrust

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent unveiled a twisted replacement for Social Security during a recent interview, claiming that ...

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Bessent Not Expecting a Fed Rate Cut Today, Urges ‘Imagination’

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said he’s not expecting the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates Wednesday, while calling ...

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Bessent to American businesses: ‘Not the end of the world' if April 2 tariffs kick in

Top Trump administration officials insist that the Aug. 1 deadline is not changing, even as dozens of countries’ trade ...

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