Treasury’s Bessent Says She’ll Serve Where President Assigns

U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessent said she is prepared to serve in whichever economic policy role the President assigns, including positions at either the Treasury Department or the Federal Reserve. In a televised interview with CNBC on 7 July, Bessent stated, “I will do what the President wants,” signaling her willingness to accommodate potential staffing changes in the administration’s economic team.