Donald Trump has nominated Scott Bessent, a prominent financier and early supporter of his 2024 presidential campaign, to lead the US Treasury Department. Bessent’s conventional background includes roles on Wall Street and advocacy for tax cuts and import tariffs. This nomination marks the beginning of a series of appointments as Trump finalizes his cabinet ahead of his second presidential term. Alongside Bessent, Trump has made nominations for various key positions, including US Labor Secretary and Surgeon General, as he aims to shape his administration’s economic policies.

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