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Trump’s Treasury Man, Scott Bessent, Talks Growth at the Ziegfeld Ballroom

The elegant, old school South Carolinian emphasizes deregulation, especially in the banking sector — and the importance of reducing government jobs and increasing private jobs.

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Treasury Secretary Bessent (left) speaks with Larry Kudlow at the Economic Club of New York on March 6, 2025. Spencer Platt/Getty Images
LAWRENCE KUDLOW
LAWRENCE KUDLOW

Treasury Secretary Bessent spoke to the Economic Club of New York today and emphasized the growthiness of President Trump’s program.

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LAWRENCE KUDLOW
LAWRENCE KUDLOW

Mr. Kudlow is a Fox News Media contributor. His show “Kudlow” airs at 4 pm ET weekdays. He is also syndicated radio host of “The Larry Kudlow Show” that broadcasts every Saturday from 10 am to 1 pm ET.

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