Quick Info
| Profession | Hedge fund manager |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 21/08/1962 |
| Age | 63 years |
| Birthplace | Conway, South Carolina |
| Hometown | Conway, South Carolina |
Latest News about Scott Bessent
27/01/2025
The U.S. Senate confirmed Scott Bessent as the 79th Secretary of the Treasury on January 27, 2025, with a 68-29 vote following his nomination by President-elect Donald Trump. Bessent, a veteran hedge fund manager, was selected to lead the Republican economic agenda focused on tax cuts, deregulation, and tariffs. He was sworn in the following day on January 28, 2025, becoming the first openly gay person to hold the position.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Scott Kenneth Homer Bessent |
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| Religious Views | Christianity - Huguenot Church Borna |
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| Sexual Orientation | Gay |
| Food Habit | Non-vegetarian |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 6' 1" (185 cm) |
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| Weight | 65 Kg (143 lbs) |
| Eye Color | Blue |
| Hair Color | Salt & pepper |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | North Myrtle Beach High School, South Carolina |
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| College/University | Yale College |
| Degree | Bachelor of Arts (BA) in political science |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Marriage Date | 2011 |
Family
| Father | Homer Gaston Bessent Jr. (Real estate agent) |
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| Mother | Barbara Mc |
| Siblings | 2 Sisters - Paige, Wyn (Deceased in 2022) |
| Spouse | John Freeman |
| Children | Son - Cole, Daughter - Caroline |
Career
| Overview | Scott Bessent has made significant strides in the financial sector as a hedge fund manager. His career began early, marked by an early job at the age of 9 and a stellar academic record, graduating from Yale with a BA in political science. |
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Social Media
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| https://www.instagram.com/scott_bessent_official/ | |
| https://x.com/SecScottBessent |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Born into a wealthy family with a history of affluence for over 250 years. | |
| 2. His mother was married five times and his biological father faced bankruptcy. | |
| 3. Bessent began his career at a very young age and was voted 'most likely to succeed' in high school. | |
| 4. He aspired to attend the U.S. Naval Academy but refrained due to his sexual orientation at the time. | |
| 5. Graduated with a political science degree while actively participating in university leadership roles. | |
| 6. Established Bessent Capital, which unfortunately shut down due to strategic incompatibilities. | |
| 7. Returning to Soros, he garnered significant profits and made influential financial decisions. | |
| 8. Resides in Manhattan with his spouse and two children. | |
| 9. Member of the Council on Foreign Relations and Economic Club of New York. | |
| 10. Trustee of Rockefeller University, chairing the investment committee. | |
| 11. Created the McLeod Rehabilitation Center at the Shriners Children’s Hospital in Greenville, South Carolina. | |
| 12. Member of the French Huguenot Church in Charleston. | |
| 13. Supported the Harlem Children's Zone in New York City. | |
| 14. Member of the Yale University Council and Classical American Homes Preservation Trust. |