SECRETARY OF THE TREASURY
Scott Bessent
35% approve · updated on every vote · 29 votes
10 support · 19 oppose
About Scott Bessent
Scott Bessent served as Chief Executive Officer and Chief Investment Officer of Key Square Capital Management, a global macro hedge fund focused on macro investing that he founded in 2015. His career has taken him to more than 60 countries with ongoing interactions with international leaders and central bankers. Bessent was formerly the Chief Investment Officer for Soros Fund Management from 2011 to 2015. From 2006 to 2010, Bessent was an adjunct professor at Yale University, where he taught economic history. He previously founded and served as Chief Investment Officer of his own hedge fund, Bessent Capital, from 2000 to 2005. From 1991 to 2000, he was managing partner of Soros Fund Management’s London office. Bessent received a B.A. from Yale University. He was a Rockefeller University Trustee, Member of the Executive Comm and Chair of the Investment Committee. He is a Member of the Economic Club of New York and Council on Foreign Relations. He lives with his husband and two children in Washington, D.C.
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Understanding Scott Bessent's Approval Rating
On USApprate, Scott Bessent, Secretary of the Treasury currently holds a community approval rating of 34.5% for 2026, drawn from 29 visitor votes (10 support, 19 oppose). This grassroots score reflects how site visitors feel about Scott Bessent right now, and it is recalculated the moment a new vote is cast.
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How is Scott Bessent's approval rating calculated?
Scott Bessent's approval rating reflects the percentage of USApprate visitors who voted "Support" out of everyone who voted on their performance. As of 2026, Scott Bessent holds a 34.5% community approval rating based on 29 votes. Votes update the rating instantly and are capped at one per visitor.
What does Scott Bessent do as Secretary of the Treasury?
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