Trump News for Friday, November 22, 2024
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Donald Trump gave Interior nominee directive for US land: ‘Drill.’
Chicago Tribune
Donald Trump assigned Doug Burgum a singular mission in nominating the governor of oil-rich North Dakota to lead an agency that oversees a half-billion acres of federal land and vast areas offshore: “Drill baby drill.”
Nov 22, 2024, 11:57 PM

Trump to appoint hedge fund investor Bessent as treasury secretary
The Indian Express
Bessent has been a vocal advocate for tax reform and deregulation, particularly to boost bank lending and energy production.
Nov 22, 2024, 11:57 PM

Tom Homan Vows to Send 'Twice as Many' Officers to L.A. in Deportation Plan
Newsweek
Homan, who was named Donald Trump's "border czar," has set his sights on sanctuary cities like Los Angeles.
Nov 22, 2024, 11:56 PM

How this dark-horse hard seltzer helped reelect Donald Trump
Salon
Trump pivoted to the podcasting "manosphere" late in his campaign. Happy Dad seltzer was there all along
Nov 22, 2024, 11:55 PM

Donald Trump picks Scott Bessent for Treasury Secretary
Quartz India
Bessent, a former executive for George Soros' Soros Fund Management, has touted crypto and tax cuts
Nov 22, 2024, 11:50 PM

Tulsi Gabbard Described as 'Advanced Devotee' in Alleged Cult
Newsweek
Trump's pick for director of national intelligence could face questions over her ties to the Science of Identity Foundation.
Nov 22, 2024, 11:26 PM

Trump picks Scott Bessent to serve as treasury secretary
NBC News
President-elect Donald Trump on Friday asked Scott Bessent, a top fundraiser to his campaign, to serve as secretary of the Treasury Department, two sources familiar with the matter confirmed to NBC News.
Nov 22, 2024, 11:26 PM

Donald Trump chooses hedge fund executive Scott Bessent for Treasury secretary
CNBC
The founder of Key Square Group was deemed a strong favorite to lead the Treasury Department, along with several other contenders.
Nov 22, 2024, 11:25 PM

Scott Bessent: Trump's Potential Pick for Treasury Secretary
Devdiscourse
Donald Trump is considering naming Scott Bessent, a seasoned hedge fund investor, as his treasury secretary. Known for advocating tax reform and deregulation, Bessent has outlined plans to boost bank lending and energy production, aligning with Trump's economic strategies.
Nov 22, 2024, 11:17 PM

Donald Trump to tap Scott Bessent for Treasury secretary, ending fierce battle for key job: sources
New York Post
President-elect Donald Trump will name hedge fund mogul Scott Bessent as the next treasury secretary, four sources tell The Post, ending a rough-and-tumble race that saw fierce jockeying among power players across Wall Street.
Nov 22, 2024, 11:13 PM