Scott Bessent

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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

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Breaks from Republican Line

Issues where this official takes a different direction than the typical Republican position

Criminal Justice Reform

Opposes→Mixed

Gun Policy & 2nd Amendment

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

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