Bessent considered for dual role leading US National Economic Council, Bloomberg News reports

Dec 3 Discussions are underway among U.S. President Donald Trump's advisers and close associates about potentially assigning Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent as the chief economic strategist for the White House, according to Bloomberg News, which cited sources familiar with the situation.

If selected, Bessent would assume leadership of the White House's National Economic Council while continuing his current responsibilities, particularly if Kevin Hassett is confirmed as the next Federal Reserve chair, the report indicated.

The news has not been independently verified.

Author: Caleb Jennings