Jump to content

Talk:Scott Bessent

Page contents not supported in other languages.
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Update to the Personal life section

[edit]

Hello, I work for Scott Bessent and would like to update his place of residence. The Personal life section states that Bessent resides in Manhattan, but this is no longer true - he now lives in Charleston, South Carolina, as is stated in this source. (The source is paywalled, so I have included the supporting quote from the source in the reference).[1] I would appreciate if you would update the page accordingly.

References

  1. ^ McDermott, John (July 31, 2022). "SC hedge fund investor looks to spread the word about math and financial literacy". Post and Courier. The business is headquartered in Greenwich, Conn., but the founder and his family now call downtown Charleston home.

Thank you for your help. MG for Scott Bessent (talk) 15:10, 23 October 2023 (UTC)[reply]

 Implemented Regards,  Spintendo  16:25, 23 October 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Political Views

[edit]

Hello, Scott Bessent appears in the news frequently due to his political opinions and donations. I'd like to suggest a number of updates to the article, perhaps under a "Political views" section, as follows:

Bessent has historically supported Republican candidates and causes.[1]

In 2000, he hosted a fundraiser for Al Gore at his East Hampton, New York home.[2] Since that time, records show that he has concentrated more than 98 percent of his political donations to Republican candidates and causes.[1]

In 2016, he donated $1 million to President Donald Trump's inauguration.[3]

He has been a supporter of South Carolina Senators Lindsey Graham and Tim Scott.[1]

Bessent was an early supporter of the Donald Trump 2024 presidential campaign.[4] In February 2024, he hosted a fundraiser in Greenville, South Carolina that raised nearly $7 million for Trump's 2024 campaign.[5] In April 2024, Bessent was a host for a Palm Beach, Florida fundraiser that raised $50 million for the Trump campaign.[6]

In July of 2024, Bloomberg Businessweek reported that Bessent was a key economic advisor to President Trump.[7] He is reportedly a candidate for United States Secretary of the Treasury in a second Trump Administration.[8]

In 2024, Bessent proposed a three-point economic plan for President Trump modeled on Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s “Three Arrows” economic policy, that would include 3% real economic growth, 3% budged deficit by the end of his first term, and 3 million more barrel-equivalents of energy production.[9]

References

  1. ^ a b c "Browse Individual contributions". FEC.gov.
  2. ^ Dao, James (Aug 6, 2000). "THE 2000 Campaign: The Vice President; Gore's Theme-a-Day Tour Will Start With a No. 2 Pick". The New York Times.
  3. ^ Kight, Stef (April 19, 2017). "The big $$$ donors to Trump's Inaugural Committee". Axios.
  4. ^ Burton, Katherine; Cook, Nancy; Gordon, Amanda L. (May 17, 2024). "Ex-Soros Star Scott Bessent Jockeys With John Paulson to Run Trump's Treasury". Bloomberg.
  5. ^ Kim, Soo Rin; Ibssa, Lalee (February 21, 2024). "Trump brings in more than $6.8 million from Greenville, South Carolina, fundraiser ahead of primary". ABC News.
  6. ^ "Trump Campaign Says $50.5 Million Haul Doubled Biden's Fundraiser". Newsweek. April 6, 2024.
  7. ^ Cook, Nancy; Green, Joshua; Parker, Mario (July 16, 2024). "Trump on Taxes. Tariffs, Jerome Powell and More". Bloomberg.
  8. ^ Leary, Alex; Restuccia, Andrew; Lombardo, Cara (April 1, 2024). "Trump Eyes High-Profile Wall Street D.C. Veterans for Treasury Secretary". The Wall Street Journal.
  9. ^ Reklaitis, Victor. "Possible Trump Pick for Treasury Lays Out 3-Point Economic Plan that Calls for Deregulation, Lower Deficit". MSN.

I would love some help adding this information to the page. Thank you! MG for Scott Bessent (talk) 14:09, 20 August 2024 (UTC)[reply]

 Partly done: Adding what is notable. Likeanechointheforest (talk) 17:17, 9 September 2024 (UTC)[reply]
Thank you, Likeanechointheforest. I appreciate your help. MG for Scott Bessent (talk) 14:47, 11 September 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Additional edits to page

[edit]

Hello, I'd like to make another edit request to help bring the page up to date.

Please add the following to the Board Memberships section:

  • Bessent and his family donated the McLeod Rehabilitation Center at the Shriner's Children's Hospital in Greenville, South Carolina.[1][2]
  • He supports the Prince's Trust, a United-Kingdom Based charity dedicated to helping vulnerable 11- to 30-year-olds get their lives back on track.[1]
  • He is a member of the Hope Global Forum, an organization that promotes financial literacy and inclusiveness.[3]
  • He serves as the treasurer of the Orville Gordon Browne Foundation,[4] and he is also involved with American friends of the Louvre.[5]
  • The Preservation Society of Charleston awarded him a Carolopolis Award for the restoration of the historic Ravenel house.[6][7]

And with these additions, would you consider changing the name of this section to Philanthropy and Board Memberships to more accurately reflect the content?

In the Early life and education section, please include:

  • Scott Bessent was born to H. Gaston Bessent and South Carolina business woman Barbara McLeod Bessent.[2] His sister, Wyn N. Bessent, who died in 2022, was a long-time public defender in Georgetown, South Carolina.[8] Bessent is a relative of South Carolina Democratic Congressman John Jenrette.[9]

Lastly, in the Personal life section, please include:

  • Bessent and his spouse, John Freeman, have two children.[2]

References

  1. ^ a b McDermott, John (July 31, 2022). "SC Hedge Fund Investor Looks to Spread the Word About math and Financial Literacy". Post and Courier.
  2. ^ a b c "Barbara McLeod Bessent". Post and Courier.
  3. ^ "Scott Bessent". Hope Global Forums.
  4. ^ Killian, Joe (September 29, 2023). "Controversial New UNC-Chapel Hill School Moving Forward with $1 Million Private Donation". NC Newsline.
  5. ^ "New York City Gala: Autumn in the Tuileries Garden". American Friends of the Louvre.
  6. ^ Hogan, Laura (February 3, 2022). "Carolopolis Awards Include Historic Homes, Visitor Center, Brick House Ruins". Post and Courier.
  7. ^ Wise, Warren L. (June 21, 2016). "Palatial Purchase Palme Home B&B on East Battery, Known as the Pink Palace, Sells for $6.5 M". Post and Courier.
  8. ^ "Wyn Nicole Bessent". Post and Courier.
  9. ^ Adcox, Seanna (April 14, 2023). "SC Congressman John Jenrette, Caught in FBI Sting, Remembered as Larger-Than-Life Figure". Post and Courier.
  10. ^ Lemon, Brandon (January 2021). "The Greatest Gay Success Stories of 2000 -Scott Bessent". Out Magazine: 59.
  11. ^ Columbia, David Patrick (February 10, 2023). "Following History as it Plays". New York Social Diary.
  12. ^ Colacello, Bob (October 4, 2010). "A Court of His Own". Vanity Fair.

Thank you for your interest in this page. I appreciate the input from the community. MG for Scott Bessent (talk) 13:36, 23 September 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Retrieved from "https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Talk:Scott_Bessent&oldid=1247248301"