Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent This administration is on track to put the country on a stronger, more sustainable path by 2028

By News on the Net -- Treasury Secretary Scott BessentJune 1, 2025

I came to Washington because I was concerned about the debt. The deficit is already lower than last year and will continue to decline over the next four years

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