Trump Praises Bessent, Touts U.S. Economy After G20 Finance Meeting
Trump credits Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent for representing the U.S. at the G20 Finance Ministers Meeting in Asheville and urges other nations to cut taxes and regulations.
WASHINGTON D.C. — Donald Trump praised Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and touted the U.S. economy in a Truth Social post after the G20 Finance Ministers Meeting in Asheville, North Carolina. Trump described the talks as productive, thanked Bessent for representing the country, and urged other nations to follow the U.S. lead on taxes, regulations and energy.
Here is the full post on truthsocial: “Very productive and positive conversations were had today at the G20 Finance Ministers Meeting in Asheville. North Carolina is a GREAT State — Strong, resilient, and filled with incredible people. After Hurricane Helene, Sleepy Joe turned his back on this beautiful State, but as soon as I came into Office, I worked hard, and got everything done in record time. I NEVER forgot North Carolina, and never will. I WON BIG there three times, and North Carolinians know I will ALWAYS have their backs! Thank you to Secretary of the Treasury,Scott Bessent, who is working hard for us, and doing a fantastic job representing the U.S.A. WE ARE THE WORLD’S BIGGEST AND BEST ECONOMY, and we are keeping it that way. Other Countries should follow our lead, and cut Taxes, Regulations and, where possible, DRILL BABY DRILL. GROWTH, GROWTH, GROWTH. We are leading the way, and the World is watching! Trump” on September 1, 2026 at 6:55 PM ET.
This is Trump’s 31st message released today, and the last post was 2 minutes ago, and it is not part of a thread. On average, Trump produces 18 posts per day since his inauguration on January 20, 2025. The move fits a broader pattern in Trump’s recent messaging, with 27 of his 672 posts over the last 30 days classified as Economy posts.
President Donald J. Trump praised Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and touted the U.S.
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Scott Bessent leads the U.S. Treasury, whose mission is to maintain a strong economy, foster economic growth and create job opportunities for Americans, according to mcc.gov. He has spent 40 years in the global investment management business, visiting 60 countries and interacting with international leaders and central bankers. Bessent previously served as chief executive officer and chief investment officer of Key Square Capital Management, a global hedge fund focused on macro investing that he founded in 2015, according to mcc.gov. Before that, he was chief investment officer of Soros Fund Management and taught economic history as an adjunct professor at Yale University.
Trump also invoked the man he called Sleepy Joe.Joe Biden served as the 46th president of the United States from 2021 to 2025 and previously as a Delaware senator from 1973 until 2009 and as vice president under Barack Obama from 2009 to 2016, according to politifact.com. Biden ran for re-election in 2024 but dropped out of the race on July 21, 2024, according to politifact.com. Trump’s post named North Carolina as the site of the finance meeting and repeated his claim of carrying the state three times, offering no vote totals or additional details on the G20 discussions.
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