What political party is Scott Bessent in?

Scott Bessent is affiliated with the Republican Party.

What office does Scott Bessent hold?

Scott Bessent serves as U.S. Secretary of Treasury.

Scott Bessent is from Charleston, SC.

Political Career1

Secretary of the Treasury

United States Department of the Treasury

2025-present

Professional Background4

Former Economic History Adjunct Professor

Yale University

Former Chief Executive Officer/Chief Investment Officer

Key Square Capital Management

Former Chief Investment Officer

Soros Fund Management

Managing Partner

Soros Fund Managements London office

1991-2000

Organizations4

Economic Club of New York and Council on Foreign Relations

Member

present

French Huguenot Church

Member

present

McLeod Rehabilitation Center at the Shriners Childrens Hospital

Co Creator/Founder

Rockefeller University Trustee

Served