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Scott Bessent: “So right now, there is proposed legislation that is in front of the House, in front of the Senate, to change the first…”

On the recordMay 29, 2026
So right now, there is proposed legislation that is in front of the House, in front of the Senate, to change the first requirement so that a living person, Donald J. Trump, could be on the $250 bill.
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Scott Bessent

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On legislation allowing Trump's image on currency.

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