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Who is Scott Bessent? Here's the gay billionaire and treasury secretary backing Trump tariffs

Bessent's tenure has been defined by his compliance in dismantling government agencies and his unwillingness to recognize the impact of Trump's tariffs on Americans.

Reading the Far Right: Homophobia, Transphobia, and Defending Trump Jr.

And other questionable bits of "news," including the claim that a liberal philanthropist is trying to start a "race war."

Scott Bessent, gay billionaire hedge fund founder, confirmed as Trump's Treasury secretary

Scott Bessent is the first out Senate-confirmed Cabinet member in a Republican administration.

Reading Breitbart: "Alternative Facts" on Protests, Immigration, and More

Far-right media claims of the week: Anti-Trump protesters are getting paid and transgender kids offend God.

Trump nominates investment manager Scott Bessent, a gay man, as Treasury secretary

Bessent, if confirmed, would be the first out member of the LGBTQ+ community to lead the department. His nomination still doesn't mean Trump is an ally, however.

Reading Far-Right Sites: Dangers From Lady Gaga and Katy Perry

So you don't have to read these sites, we bring you news of what they see as threats to the nation.

Scott Bessent, Trump’s gay treasury secretary nominee, to divest from vast $700 million portfolio

The billionaire would be the second out gay man confirmed to any president’s cabinet.