Paulson, Scott Bessent

John Paulson rules out joining Trump administration as treasury secretary
Paulson told The Wall Street Journal on Tuesday that his “complex financial obligations” preclude him from joining the Trump administration.
Bessent now leading contender for Treasury secretary, as Paulson drops out
Some of President-elect Donald Trump’s key advisers are backing Scott Bessent, who runs macro hedge fund Key Square Group, as the best choice to serve as Treasury secretary, people familiar with the matter said.
Bessent in focus for US Treasury secretary after Paulson exits race
(Reuters) -Billionaire investor John Paulson said on Tuesday he was dropping out of contention for U.S. Treasury Secretary in Donald Trump's new cabinet, putting the focus squarely on fellow investor Scott Bessent,
Billionaire investor John Paulson shies away from Trump’s Treasury due to ‘complex financial obligations’
Billionaire investor John Paulson announced Tuesday he removed himself from consideration as a potential nominee for Treasury secretary by Trump, Paulson told The Wall Street Journal. "I’m ...
Controversial investor John Paulson says no to U.S. Treasury secretary job for Trump
File Photo by Jason Szenes/UPI Nov. 12 (UPI) --Billionaire financier John Paulson has declined a likely appointment as U.S Treasury secretary by President-elect Donald Trump, he announced on Tuesday.
Billionaire Trump supporter drops out of running for Treasury secretary
Hedge fund manager and Trump megadonor John Paulson has withdrawn his name from consideration to serve as the president-elect's next Treasury secretary.
Trump backer John Paulson bows out as possible Treasury Secretary pick
John Paulson said he would remain in involved in implementing economic policies of President-elect Donald Trump
What To Know About Scott Bessent: Potential Trump Treasury Pick Founded Key Square Hedge Fund
A former executive at Democratic megadonor George Soros’ hedge fund, Bessent is some Trump advisors’ favored choice for ...
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Paulson says he won’t serve in new Trump administration
Billionaire investor John Paulson said Tuesday he will not serve in President-elect Trump’s new administration amid speculation that he could be tapped to serve as Treasury secretary.
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John Paulson Drops Out of Running to Become Trump Treasury Secretary
Veteran investor John Paulson is dropping out of the running to become President-elect Donald Trump’s Treasury secretary, he said in a statement to The Wall Street Journal. “Although various ...
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Trump's Second Term Cabinet Contenders
Potential nominations also include Scott Bessent and John Paulson for treasury secretary, and Linda McMahon for commerce ...
Handicapping Trump’s Brain Trust: The New Trumpiverse
The president-elect has long treasured close alliances with the rich and famous but this time around, he has a new group of ...