Posted on 11/13/2024 10:49:08 AM PST by MtnClimber
This isn’t to guarantee success, but it seems like we little people have little recourse when it comes time to President Trump’s administration contenders, except to expose them before they become official.
With that in mind, let’s take a look at Scott Bessent, Trump’s rumored selection for Secretary of the Treasury; according to a new report at Reuters, Bessent is the main candidate now that billionaire John Paulson has withdrawn his name from consideration because of “complex financial obligations” that precluded him from (presumably) ethically serving in the position.
Well, I neither trust Bessent to serve ethically, nor do I trust him to serve patriotically—he was (maybe still is?) a very close and trusted colleague of George Soros, having served as a partner at Soros Fund Management, eventually becoming the head of the firm’s London outfit.
Bessent spent decades working alongside Soros undermining economic stability of nations around the world—he played a central role in the “Black Wednesday” financial meltdown in which the Soros empire “broke the Bank of England” by betting against the British pound. As a result, Soros’s team, including Bessent, netted over $1 billion in ill-gotten gains. Later, Bessent made the same play against the yen:
In late 2012 and into 2013, while at Soros Fund Management, Bessent made 15% shorting the yen. He has told clients he thinks there will be a similar move in the currency again, according to the investor in his fund.
“Soros-backed” operatives in positions of power, namely prosecutors, have been a hot topic for a number of Republicans, and Trump has been especially vocal, identifying these individuals as a serious threat to the stability of the nation and American values—and now he’s considering installing a Soros-backed banker to lead the Treasury? What in the world is going on?
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No more bad choices.
Doubtful.
No he’s not.
Sure he is.
Keep soroznaxi OUT !!! If we’d wanted his continued control and influence we’d have voted for Camel—Uh
“Bessent lives primarily in Charleston, S.C., with his husband John Freeman, and their two children”
I’ve had a few gay friends and am generally ambivalent as to what people do privately. But cabinet positions can have direct and indirect influence on public policy.
Gays are enough in the minority that it does seems odd to select one for a cabinet position. But I would have to learn more about him. I would not rule out someone necessarily because they are gay if their other qualifications more than made up for it but it would be an uphill sell for me.
https://revolver.news/2024/11/make-america-rich-again-the-case-for-treasury-secretary-scott-bessent/
Apparently he has been a Trump supporter since 2016 and has raised over 50 million for the 2024 campaign. He looks like a genuine red pilled Financial genius.
I couldn’t care less if the candidate is gay, but I WOULD care if they were tilted to the left, ie., trans or an activist. I want the most competent person who just lives their life without thinking I need to celebrate HOW they live their life.
This administration is turning into the same crap show the last was. This bunch is more likely to start WWIII than the Biden bunch.
Yes he was recommended by General Kelly but Trump was in a good mode so he just shrugged as said, “Oh what the hell?” REALLY? Do you think Trump is stupid or you are a genius which is it?
How about Dr. Peter Navarro?
Trump did not make very good choices last time. Will he do better this time? I hope so, but he will have to prove it.
For the record he worked for Soros’ financial network; not Soros political/social engineering network. Theses are separate and distinct entities. Ultra-rich people hire ultra-smart people to make themselves richer; that is an endorsement of Bessent’s talent not a repudiation. Bessent’s affiliation w/Soros ended about 10-years-ago.
Here is a link to Roger Stone's recent interview w/Bessent: https://stonezone.com/scott-bessent-treasury-secretary-wabc/
I heard him being defended as, unlike Mnuchin, at least not having been a member of Skull & Bones when he was at Yale.
However, unfortunately, he was actually the president of one of the two brother secret societies to S&B.
Trump hasn’t even taken office and this is your assessment of him and his presidency-—”This bunch is more likely to start WWIII than the Biden bunch.”
Navarro is a great guy and I'm still P.O.’ed that both he and Bannon spent 4-months in jail for simply standing firm on the long established principle of Presidential Immunity! I sincerely hope and pray for those injustices will be held criminally responsible!!!
There needs to be a job in the Trump administration for Pete Navarro if he wants one.
“for those injustices” should read: “those responsible for those injustices”
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