Staff Reports
The Senate has just delivered a resounding win for the Trump administration by confirming Scott Bessent as the new Secretary of the Treasury, with a solid vote tally of 68-29. In a time when economic issues are at the forefront of American concerns, Bessent’s appointment signals a shift towards tried-and-true fiscal policy underpinned by the principles of the America First agenda.
Bessent, the former CEO of Key Square Capital Management, was nominated by President Trump to take the reins at the Treasury Department, a move that has been met with approval by many who have been clamoring for competent leadership in Washington. Bessent isn’t just any Wall Street wizard; he’s a man who understands the intersection of geopolitics and economics, or as Trump puts it, “one of the World’s foremost International Investors.” It’s fair to say that the Democrats would be wise to keep their kettles boiling, as Bessent’s focus on pro-growth policies is anything but a recipe for socialist dreams.
Congratulations, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent! 🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/JJiyR3yqNq
— GOP (@GOP) January 27, 2025
In the lead-up to the Senate vote, Trump’s supporters were buzzing with excitement at the prospect of a Treasury Secretary who doesn’t just talk the talk but has a clear history of advocating for the economic policies that benefit Americans. Bessent’s push to make the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act permanent is like music to conservative ears. After all, reducing the tax burden on hardworking Americans—manufacturers, service workers, and seniors alike—not only makes common sense but actually fuels the growth of the very economy the Left seems bent on stifling.
Critically eyeing the dangers of losing the Trump tax cuts, Bessent has warned—perhaps in a tone more serious than his critics would prefer—that failure to retain these benefits could send the economy into a “sudden stop.” In contrast to the regular chaos that ensues from radical fiscal policies, the confirmation of Bessent provides a level of reassurance that the Trump administration is still very much committed to promoting financial stability.
Opponents of the nomination, especially those on the far left, are already gearing up for battles that will do nothing but waste time, energy, and taxpayer dollars. It’s amusing to imagine someone like Liz Warren trying to outwit a guy who’s sharp enough to navigate the complex waters of international finance while also packing a punch against the usual DC bureaucratic mumbo jumbo. With Bessent at the helm, the Treasury Department is primed to move the U.S. toward what many are confident will be another Golden Age, proving that America can indeed rise again—much to the chagrin of the tax-and-spend crowd.
