Bessent, who spent more than a decade working for Democratic megadonor George Soros before founding Key Square Group, has become a front-runner for Treasury secretary, especially since billionaire investor John Paulson bowed out of the race earlier this week.

The chairman and CEO of Cantor Fitzgerald is among the handful of names being considered for Donald Trump’s Treasury Secretary, at least according to betting markets.

Two prominent supporters of President-elect Trump’s campaign have emerged as the frontrunners to lead the Treasury Department during his second administration. Trump has reportedly narrowed his

But one key position that hasn’t been filled yet is Treasury secretary, and the person Trump picks will play a crucial role in shaping US economic policy. Senior Washington correspondent and host Saleha Mohsin joins David Gura to tick through the top candidates under consideration and how each might shape the Treasury’s priorities if chosen and confirmed.

With Donald Trump headed back to the White House, he has a few months to build his next adminsitration. He has picked his chief of staff, who is next?

Some of President-elect Donald Trump’s key advisers are backing Scott Bessent, who runs macro hedge fund Key Square Group, as the best choice to serve as Treasury secretary, people familiar with the matter said.