Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent

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Congress has spent the better part of half a decade trying to pass a framework to onshore the future of finance. It is time for @BankingGOP to hold a markup and send the CLARITY Act to President Trump’s desk. Senate time is precious, and now is the time to act.

NEW guidance released today with @IRSnews will help unlock economic opportunity and drive more capital to underserved communities across America. @SecScottBessent highlights: “Under @POTUS’ leadership, the Working Families Tax Cuts permanently renewed and strengthened Opportunity Zones, giving investors, entrepreneurs, and local leaders the long-term certainty they need to commit capital to communities that have been overlooked for too long.”

"We are also investing in the next generation through the creation of Trump Accounts, a historic initiative that provides $1,000 to every child born between January 1, 2025, and December 31, 2028, placed into a long-term savings account that grows as your child grows." - @POTUS

THE EASTER MIRACLE Today, Easter Sunday, marks the triumph of life over death, the defeat of sin, and the assurance of eternal hope. It is that celebration of eternal hope which brings peace, renewal of life and the triumph of love over hate. The Easter miracle is considered the greatest victory in history. And so, it fitting on this holiest of Christian days that a brave American warrior was rescued from behind enemy lines in one of the greatest search and rescue missions in military history. This soldier’s family will know today the full joy of Easter. We are grateful for the leadership of our intrepid Commander-in-Chief @POTUS, our brilliant military leaders, and our brave special forces for this Easter miracle. My thoughts and prayers are with the 13 families who will not have their heroes with them today. They gave the ultimate sacrifice. America owes these brave soldiers, and their families, a debt of gratitude for generations to come.

@USTreasury and the @IRSnews look forward to providing additional clarity and guidance to houses of worship that reflect these ideals and uphold the First Amendment. Read more on the forthcoming guidance here: home.treasury.gov/news/press-rel…

Religious liberty is foundational to our Constitution, and the freedom to practice one’s faith openly and in community is central to the American story as we will celebrate 250 years of independence as a nation this year. Under the guidance of @POTUS, the Trump Administration will always protect religious freedom as a fundamental right in principle and in practice as our laws are applied. breitbart.com/politics/2026/…

Under @POTUS, our nation has built the strongest economy in history — all guided by his decisive leadership. It is thanks to this leadership by which our core strategic objectives in Iran are nearing completion, and by which we are on the cusp of ending Iran’s threat to the world. America’s economic strength feeds into our great military strength. Economic security is national security. And President Trump is leveraging both in this conflict, keeping Americans for generations to come secure and prosperous.

The new deadline will be extended to May 15, 2026, for affected DHS personnel to provide additional time to file tax returns and remit any taxes owed without penalty. Read more ⬇️ home.treasury.gov/news/press-rel…

The ongoing @DHSgov shutdown under the radical left has created unnecessary disruptions, putting an unfair burden on DHS personnel and their families. As they continue to show up under extraordinary circumstances without receiving a paycheck, @POTUS, @USTreasury and @IRSnews will provide affected DHS employees with a 30-day automatic extension for this tax filing season with penalty and interest relief. We are committed to supporting our hard-working DHS officers and employees so they can stay focused on their mission and keep the American people safe without being penalized for missing a tax filing deadline.

Financial Literacy Month starts today. It is my firm belief that Financial Literacy is what fuels the American Dream. At @USTreasury, we are committed to providing the resources necessary to help jumpstart that journey through MyMoney.Gov. We live in the greatest country on earth and at the cusp of the 250th anniversary it is up to each of us to build a better foundation of financial knowledge so that we can ensure that United States thrives for the next 250 years. Read more on our initiatives here: home.treasury.gov/news/press-rel… Explore resources: MyMoney.gov

Fraud whistleblowers could make millions as Bessent cracks down on sprawling scams. Read today's cover here: trib.al/uaOT5uH

.@POTUS has been clear that Americans have a right to know that their tax dollars are not being used to commit fraud. Under President Trump’s leadership, Treasury will continue to find and disrupt fraud schemes wherever they exist, and we will work with our law enforcement partners to hold perpetrators to account.

By publishing this explicitly false story, the @FT has officially become tabloid trash for market participants. Despite my direct, on-the-record denial of ever having advocated, explored, or espoused the idea that Chancellor-Bank of England statute serving as a prototype for a Treasury-Federal Reserve relationship, FT journalists manufactured a story with the headline, “Scott Bessent praised Bank of England as model for tighter oversight of the Federal Reserve.” These pathetic journalists have clearly fabricated a story to give the impression that both I and the Trump Administration are setting “about restructuring the relationship… at a time when President Donald Trump has launched an unprecedented assault on the world’s most important central bank.” Their mendacious assertion is based on vague statements from unnamed “financial industry executives familiar with the matter.” In short, FT has literally manufactured an entirely fake policy position for me and the Administration. Other than furthering a maliciously false narrative of dysfunction and divisiveness, it baffles the mind as to why they would shred their already diminished journalistic credibility. Over the past 10 years, I have written more than 20,000 words opining on the Federal Reserve decisions, personnel, structure, and modifications. Nowhere have I ever mentioned this ridiculous notion. The Governor’s letters to the Chancellor have proven to be a useless and perfunctory device. There is much to be said about the storied Bank of England, but any recreation of its operating framework on this side of the Atlantic has never been contemplated. The shameful journalists and editors at the FT are shocking in their meretriciousness, lack of standards, and general intellectual libertinism. It is the worst tradition of Fleet Street to manufacture news rather than report on it. They have brought irredeemable shame to their parent organization, Nikkei Inc., with whom I had previously held excellent relations. In 2025, I laid out a comprehensive 6,000+ word review of each and every policy reform that I believe should be adopted by the Federal Reserve. Read my actual, real thoughts on and proposals for Federal Reserve reform at the International Economy: international-economy.com/TIE_Sp25_Besse…

In celebration of America’s 250th anniversary, President Donald J. Trump’s signature alongside @SecScottBessent's will soon appear on U.S. currency, marking a first in history, and symbolizes @POTUS' leadership and dedication to our great nation will carry a lasting impact. reuters.com/world/us/trump…

.@POTUS is defanging the Iranian regime and bringing peace to the Middle East. Given another year or two, it would have been impossible to prevent Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons. There is no prosperity without security, and what we had before was the illusion of security. Thanks to President Trump’s decisive action, our world is now a safer and more secure place.

America is firmly in control of the Iran conflict, and we have demolished Iran’s capability for aggression. @POTUS, @SecWar, and General Caine are spearheading our campaign to destroy all fortifications along the Strait of Hormuz.