The US president-elect named Scott Bessent as the new Treasury Secretary.
Paul Atkins, former SEC commissioner, is also being considered for the role.
Former Coinbase legal chief Brian Brooks is also in talks with Trump’s team.
President-elect Donald Trump has named Scott Bessent, an experienced investor and hedge fund manager, as the next Treasury Secretary. This significant appointment marks the first major move by Trump’s administration in shaping U.S. financial policy.
FOX Business journalist Eleanor Terrett revealed on X (formerly Twitter) that Trump’s advisory team is not only considering candidates for the SEC Chair but also evaluating leadership for the National Economic Council and Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). These decisions highlight Trump’s efforts to deliver on campaign promises to reshape U.S. financial regulation.
Top Candidates for SEC Chair Role
Paul Atkins, a former SEC commissioner under President George W. Bush, has emerged as the leading candidate for the SEC Chair position, according to FOX Business correspondents Eleanor Terrett and Charles Gasparino. Another strong contender is Brad Bondi, a white-colla…
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