Bessent, a past supporter of Democrats who once worked for George Soros, has become an enthusiastic supporter of Trump.


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Originally Published: <time datetime="2025-01-27 18:08:58">January 27, 2025 at 6:08 PM EST</time>

Bessent, a past supporter of Democrats who once worked for George Soros, has become an enthusiastic supporter of Trump.{ai:summary}<p>Bessent, a former Democrat and ex-employee of George Soros, has shifted his political allegiance and is now a strong supporter of Trump. </p><p>#politics</p>

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