Trump offers Treasury Secretary role to hedge fund executive Scott Bessent

President-elect Donald Trump has reportedly offered Scott Bessent, a hedge fund executive, the position of Treasury Secretary. This announcement follows Trump's recent appointment of Howard Lutnick as Commerce Secretary. Republicans have expressed approval of Bessent's potential selection, citing his experience in financial markets. GOP strategist Scott Jennings called it a "home run pick." The news comes after Trump met with Kevin Warsh, who was previously considered a leading candidate for the Treasury role and may be in line to lead the Federal Reserve in the future.