As The Gateway Pundit reported, Scott Bessent, President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee for Treasury Secretary, appeared before the Senate Finance Committee today for his confirmation hearing.
Bessent, a hedge fund manager, and Key Square Group founder calmly swatted down Democrat haters when they have asked him gotcha questions and made laughably untrue remarks throughout his testimony. Senator Ron Wyden (D-OR) learned this the hard way earlier today.
Earlier today Bessent put Bernie Sanders in his place after the old socialist, who never earned a steady paycheck until he was in his 40s, attempted to smear US billionaires who Joe Biden suggested in his farewell speech, were a threat to America. Bissent calmly reminded Bernie that Joe Biden had just awarded George Soros the Presidential Medal of Freedom last week!
Later, during the confirmation hearing, Senator Tom Tillis (RINO-NC) asked Mr. Bessent if he had ever worked in public service.
Secretary nominee Scott Bissent delivered one of the most unforgettable responses this week.
Scott Bissent told the Senate Finance Committee how he was discriminated against earlier when he tried to enter the military for being gay.
Then he praised President Trump for selecting him for Treasury Secretary, not because he is gay, but because he is the most qualified for the job.
Scott Bissent: …Sitting here today is especially meaningful for me because this is my third try at public service.
In 1979, when I was 17 years old, I wanted to fight for my country. My father had just experienced extreme financial difficulties. I wanted to attend the US Naval Academy. I was offered by our congressman, the Sixth District of South Carolina, an appointment, but was unable to take that appointment because of my sexual preference.
I managed to go to Yale, worked several jobs to do that. While at Yale, I wanted to do public service and join the Foreign Service. I was told, also not welcome.
Sitting here today is my third attempt at public service. I sit here knowing that President Trump chose me because he believes I’m the best candidate, not because of my sexual preference, not because Treasury Secretaries with green eyes do better. I think it is a tribute to President Trump that he looks at people as people.
That right there explains the difference between Republicans and Democrats.
Trump Republicans promote qualified individuals who may happen to be gay. Democrats promote individuals because of their color or sexual preference above all else. It’s called DEI.
Via Trump War Room.
MUST WATCH: “President Trump chose me because he believes that I’m the best candidate — not because of my sexual preference, not because treasury secretaries with green eyes do better — and I think it is a tribute to President Trump that he looks at people AS PEOPLE.” pic.twitter.com/0bE5AhGmjG
— Trump War Room (@TrumpWarRoom) January 16, 2025
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