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Bessent takes running for office ‘off the table’ but stays open to Fed chairman

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent ruled out a run for office, but said he was open to serving as Federal Reserve chairman. Bessent has gained popularity beyond Trump’s base as a capable technocrat within the Trump administration, fueling speculation that he may run for office afte

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Bessent takes running for office ‘off the table’ but stays open to Fed chairmanTreasury Secretary Scott Bessent ruled out a run for office, but said he was open to serving as Federal Reserve chairman. Bessent has gained popularity beyond Trump’s base as a capable technocrat within the Trump administration, fueling speculation that he may run for office afte
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