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WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) today introduced President Donald Trump’s nominee to be Secretary of the U.S. Department of the Treasury, Scott Bessent, at his nomination hearing before the Senate Finance Committee.
Bessent is a native South Carolinian and grew up in Little River. He is the founder and CEO of Key Square Group and has been in the investment management business for over 35 years. Graham praised President Trump for nominating Bessent for the post.
- GRAHAM: “I’m here today to tell you if you use qualifications as your test, this is the easiest vote you’ll ever take.” https://youtu.be/-fl8uT4dmLk?si=OnmmMRj9dMXehdh4&t=364
- GRAHAM: “We need a Secretary of Treasury that knows what he’s doing, has the trust of the president and loves his country. Your ship came in with [Scott Bessent].” https://youtu.be/-fl8uT4dmLk?si=jK3E8jzcVSV9vCef&t=30
- GRAHAM: “He went to North Myrtle Beach High School, and he was voted Most Likely To Succeed… What did they see in him? The same thing I see. Someone who really is talented, works hard and is just a good person.” https://youtu.be/-fl8uT4dmLk?si=DNZlJuvLBH4n0vfs&t=214
- GRAHAM: “He deserves this job. He’s qualified for this job. President Trump, thank you for picking him. On behalf of all of us in South Carolina, we’re extremely proud of you, and we wish you well.” https://youtu.be/-fl8uT4dmLk?si=bCT6I_l5S86twUWh&t=402
Click here to watch Graham introduce Scott Bessent