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Scott Bessent: I believe that the boards of directors at his various companies wanted him to come back and run those companies.

On the recordJuly 6, 2025
I believe that the boards of directors at his various companies wanted him to come back and run those companies.
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Scott Bessent
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thedailybeast.com
Jul 6, 2025

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Bessent comments on Musk's political ambitions affecting his business.

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