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Scott Bessent: “The net worth of American households are the highest that it’s ever been.”

On the recordOctober 19, 2026
The net worth of American households are the highest that it’s ever been.
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Scott Bessent

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Claiming economic success on NBC’s 'Meet the Press'.

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