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Trump just made history again. His nominee for secretary of the Treasury is about to become the nation's highest-ever ranking LGBTQ+ official
The best part is, he didn't elect him to his post because of his identity or his demographics.
Trump's giving him the job because he's qualified for it, which is probably something the Democrats can't relate to whatsoever which is why none of them are cheering this on, because they don't understand a nomination decision not being made based on identity politics.
https://www.newsweek.com/scott-bessent-history-progressives-not-cheering-2016203
Trump Nominee Is About to Make LGBTQ+ History. Progressives Aren't Cheering
Scott Bessent, President-elect Donald Trump's nominee to lead the Treasury, is set to make history as the nation's highest-ever ranking LGBTQ+ official, but his nomination isn't being cheered on by progressives concerned about Trump's record on LGBTQ+ rights.
Why It Matters
If confirmed by the Senate, Bessent would become the highest-ranking LGBTQ+ official ever. Only four openly LGBTQ+ people have ever served in a presidential cabinet—Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg, former Acting Director of National Intelligence Richard Grenell and former Acting U.S. Trade Representative Demetrios Marantis.
His nomination comes as acceptance of LGBTQ+ rights backslid in 2024 according to a Gallup poll, which found 69 percent believe same-sex marriages should be valid, down from 2023 when that number was 71.
Bessent, who previously supported Democrats but has become a vocal supporter of the president-elect, would be fifth in line for the presidency if confirmed by the Senate.
He is openly gay and married to lawyer John Freeman; they have two children together. He is a co-founder of Key Square Group.
But many LGBTQ+ groups and progressives have stayed quiet about the historic nature of his nomination. Groups like GLAAD have not released statements about his nomination after celebrating Buttigieg's nomination.
The best part is, he didn't elect him to his post because of his identity or his demographics.
Trump's giving him the job because he's qualified for it, which is probably something the Democrats can't relate to whatsoever which is why none of them are cheering this on, because they don't understand a nomination decision not being made based on identity politics.
https://www.newsweek.com/scott-bessent-history-progressives-not-cheering-2016203
Trump Nominee Is About to Make LGBTQ+ History. Progressives Aren't Cheering
Scott Bessent, President-elect Donald Trump's nominee to lead the Treasury, is set to make history as the nation's highest-ever ranking LGBTQ+ official, but his nomination isn't being cheered on by progressives concerned about Trump's record on LGBTQ+ rights.
Why It Matters
If confirmed by the Senate, Bessent would become the highest-ranking LGBTQ+ official ever. Only four openly LGBTQ+ people have ever served in a presidential cabinet—Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg, former Acting Director of National Intelligence Richard Grenell and former Acting U.S. Trade Representative Demetrios Marantis.
His nomination comes as acceptance of LGBTQ+ rights backslid in 2024 according to a Gallup poll, which found 69 percent believe same-sex marriages should be valid, down from 2023 when that number was 71.
Bessent, who previously supported Democrats but has become a vocal supporter of the president-elect, would be fifth in line for the presidency if confirmed by the Senate.
He is openly gay and married to lawyer John Freeman; they have two children together. He is a co-founder of Key Square Group.
But many LGBTQ+ groups and progressives have stayed quiet about the historic nature of his nomination. Groups like GLAAD have not released statements about his nomination after celebrating Buttigieg's nomination.
