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Did Donald Trump donate $25,000 to his new AG pick Pam Bondi? What we know

Donald Trump made a $25,000 donation to a political group backing Pam Bondi while her office considered complaints against Trump University.
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Trump raced to pick many Cabinet posts. He took more time to settle on a treasury secretary

WASHINGTON (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump launched a blitz of picks for his Cabinet, but he took his time before settling on billionaire investor Scott Bessent as his treasury secretary nomine…
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Trump picks Scott Bessent for treasury as he announces flurry of cabinet picks

President-elect announced nominations to lead several departments and agencies as he continues to staff his next administration
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A ‘lynch mob’ did not come for Matt Gaetz, but the phrasing remains powerful

Even as a young child, I could understand the idea that words have meaning, which is why when Sen. Lindsey Graham referred to a “lynch mob” coming after Matt Gaetz, I felt my stomach drop.
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Scott Bessent: billionaire hedge-fund manager who is ‘all in’ for Trump

The 62-year-old treasury nominee has spent his career in finance, and made a big bet on Trump winning the election
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Trump pushes past sting of Gaetz’s exit with flurry of new picks

President-elect Donald Trump quickly put behind him the loss of his attorney general choice while Senate Republicans expressed relief at avoiding a standoff.
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Who is Scott Bessent? Donald Trump’s nominee for treasury secretary

Bessent was once described as the “protege” of billionaire George Soros, who he worked for over the course of decades.
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Trump Team Eyeing Hedge Funder as Treasury Secretary Nominee

The President-elect’s transition team reportedly wants a key adviser on Donald Trump’s campaign for the job.
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Donald Trump chooses hedge fund executive Scott Bessent for Treasury Secretary

The founder of Key Square Group was deemed a strong favorite to lead the Treasury Department, along with several other contenders.