Scott Bessent Connection to George Soros Explained as Trump Mulls Cabinet

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Scott Bessent Connection to George Soros Explained as Trump Mulls Cabinet
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After decades working with Soros, a major Democratic donor, Bessent's shift to supporting Trump marks a notable political turn.

Scott Bessent, a hedge fund manager once involved in George Soros's investment operations, has recently emerged as a potential pick for Treasury secretary in a second Trump administration.Having spent decades working alongside Soros—a prominent donor to Democratic causes—Bessent's evolution into a key supporter of President-elect Donald Trump marks a striking political shift.

Republicans often invoke Soros's name in campaign rhetoric, casting him as a symbol of elite liberal influence.Figures like Donald Trump and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis have explicitly criticized Soros-backed candidates and policies, framing them as detrimental to public safety and conservative values.

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