Wall Street's done great, Wall Street can continue to do fine. But we have a focus on small business and consumers.
Scott Bessent: “Wall Street's done great, Wall Street can continue to do fine. But we have a focus on small business and consumers.”
On the recordMarch 3, 2025
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Scott Bessent
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Bessent emphasized the administration's focus on Main Street over Wall Street amidst market concerns.
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