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Scott Bessent
Scott Bessent
Appointed Official— This position is not elected. Scott Bessent was appointed to serve as Secretary of the Treasury.
Secretary of the Treasury
Presidential · SC · Since 2025
Party AlignmentMostly Aligned
80%aligned with Republican positions
Breaks from Republican Line
Issues where this official takes a different direction than the typical Republican position
Gun Policy & 2nd Amendment
Opposes→Mixed
Criminal Justice Reform
Opposes→Mixed
Housing & Affordability
Opposes→Favors
Reproductive Rights & Abortion
Opposes→Mixed
LGBTQ+ Rights
Opposes→Mixed
Drug Policy & Legalization
Opposes→Mixed
Voting Rights & Elections
Opposes→Mixed
Privacy & Surveillance
Opposes→Mixed
Trade & Tariffs
Opposes→Favors
Taxes & Government Spending
Opposes→Favors
