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Scott Bessent hails John Fetterman vote for Trump’s new Fed chief

Scott Bessent hails John Fetterman vote for Trump’s new Fed chief

Summary

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent praised Senator John Fetterman for voting to confirm Kevin Warsh as the Federal Reserve chair, even though Fetterman is a Democrat and broke with his party. Bessent thanked Fetterman and Republican senators for prioritizing the country's interests over party politics.

Key Facts

  • Kevin Warsh was confirmed as the new Federal Reserve chair.
  • Senator John Fetterman, a Democrat, voted in favor of Warsh's confirmation.
  • Fetterman broke with most Democrats by supporting Warsh.
  • Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent publicly praised Fetterman’s vote.
  • Bessent also thanked Republican senators who supported the confirmation.
  • The praise was shared in a post on the social media platform X.
  • Bessent emphasized putting country before political ideology.
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