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CEOs LOVE Donald Trump’s Pick For Secretary of the Treasury.
So much for draining the swamp.
As painful as it might be, there’s no denying we have to give President-Elect Donald Trump a little bit of credit. If nothing else, he knows how to appeal to his base in spite of how ridiculous we might think he sounds. He knows how to resonate with them, and talk to them on a level that no other politician does. The man was somehow able to convince them that he, a multi-time bankrupt billionaire had their best interest at heart, and that he alone was the answer to their problems.
He convinced them that he would drain the swamp, and rid government of the corporate interests that have plagued us.
Well, fast forward to know, and wouldn’t you know it?! CEO’s are thrilled with his pick for treasury secretary.
Jeffrey Sonnenfeld and Steven Tian with Time Magazine writes:
“The announcement that President-elect Donald Trump’s long-anticipated pick for Treasury Secretary will be hedge fund manager Scott Bessent is being received well by business leaders and markets, who are reassured that Bessent finally emerged on top after a selection process and jockeying by top candidates.
Indeed, I heard from several CEOs who had been on edge over the last couple of weeks as Trump’s…
