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Scott Bessent is an American hedge fund manager who was sworn in as the 79th U.S. Secretary of the Treasury in January 2025. Before joining the Trump administration, Bessent spent decades in finance, notably as a senior partner and Chief Investment Officer for Soros Fund Management and as the founder of his own firm, Key Square Group. He is the first openly gay Treasury Secretary.
Early life and education
Birth and family: Scott Kenneth Homer Bessent was born on August 21, 1962, in Conway, South Carolina. His father was a real estate agent.
Education: He graduated from North Myrtle Beach High School in 1980. In 1984, he earned a Bachelor of Arts in political science from Yale University. While there, he was class treasurer and an editor for the Yale Daily News.
Financial career
Soros Fund Management (SFM): Bessent is best known for his two influential stints at George Soros's firm.
From 1991 to 2000, he was a managing partner and ran the firm's London office. He gained significant notoriety for being part of the team that profited approximately $1 billion by betting against the British pound in 1992 (an event known as "Black Wednesday").
He returned to Soros Fund Management in 2011 to serve as the firm's Chief Investment Officer until 2015.
Key Square Group: In 2015, Bessent founded his own macro hedge fund, Key Square Group. The firm focused on global macroeconomic shifts and quickly became a prominent player in the industry.
Other experience: His other career roles include:
Working at Brown Brothers Harriman and Kynikos Associates early in his career.
Early life and education
Birth and family: Scott Kenneth Homer Bessent was born on August 21, 1962, in Conway, South Carolina. His father was a real estate agent.
Education: He graduated from North Myrtle Beach High School in 1980. In 1984, he earned a Bachelor of Arts in political science from Yale University. While there, he was class treasurer and an editor for the Yale Daily News.
Financial career
Soros Fund Management (SFM): Bessent is best known for his two influential stints at George Soros's firm.
From 1991 to 2000, he was a managing partner and ran the firm's London office. He gained significant notoriety for being part of the team that profited approximately $1 billion by betting against the British pound in 1992 (an event known as "Black Wednesday").
He returned to Soros Fund Management in 2011 to serve as the firm's Chief Investment Officer until 2015.
Key Square Group: In 2015, Bessent founded his own macro hedge fund, Key Square Group. The firm focused on global macroeconomic shifts and quickly became a prominent player in the industry.
Other experience: His other career roles include:
Working at Brown Brothers Harriman and Kynikos Associates early in his career.
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Median price of existing San Diego County single-family home dips below $1M
The highest median price in California in September was San Mateo County's $2.15 million. The lowest was Trinity County's $210,000.
https://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/local/median-price-of-existing-san-diego-county-single-family-home-dips-below-1m/3916209/
The highest median price in California in September was San Mateo County's $2.15 million. The lowest was Trinity County's $210,000.
https://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/local/median-price-of-existing-san-diego-county-single-family-home-dips-below-1m/3916209/
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Foreign Investors Outbidding Americans
The trend of foreign investors outbidding American buyers is significant in the U.S. housing market, particularly in certain regions. While still a relatively small percentage of total home sales, the resurgence of foreign investment in 2024–2025 comes as high mortgage rates sideline many domestic buyers. Foreign buyers frequently use all-cash offers, making them more competitive against Americans who require financing.
Key trends
Rising foreign investment: After a multi-year decline, foreign purchases of U.S. homes rebounded sharply in the year leading up to March 2025, reaching $56 billion in sales. This was a 33–44% jump over the previous year.
Contrasting domestic market: This influx occurred at a time when U.S. demand was low, with high mortgage rates and home prices pushing many American buyers to the sidelines. Foreign investors are capitalizing on this reduced domestic competition.
Cash offers are common: Foreign buyers frequently pay in cash, with nearly half of their purchases made this way, compared to just over a quarter for all homebuyers. This allows them to bypass high mortgage rates that deter many American families.
More expensive properties: The median purchase price for foreign buyers was significantly higher than the overall U.S. median. This reflects their focus on properties in expensive coastal cities and urban centers.
Targeting of single-family homes: In some areas, foreign investors are increasingly targeting entry-level and single-family homes, putting them in direct competition with local families.
https://www.supervisorjimdesmond.com/stopping_foreign_investors_from_outbidding_americans
The trend of foreign investors outbidding American buyers is significant in the U.S. housing market, particularly in certain regions. While still a relatively small percentage of total home sales, the resurgence of foreign investment in 2024–2025 comes as high mortgage rates sideline many domestic buyers. Foreign buyers frequently use all-cash offers, making them more competitive against Americans who require financing.
Key trends
Rising foreign investment: After a multi-year decline, foreign purchases of U.S. homes rebounded sharply in the year leading up to March 2025, reaching $56 billion in sales. This was a 33–44% jump over the previous year.
Contrasting domestic market: This influx occurred at a time when U.S. demand was low, with high mortgage rates and home prices pushing many American buyers to the sidelines. Foreign investors are capitalizing on this reduced domestic competition.
Cash offers are common: Foreign buyers frequently pay in cash, with nearly half of their purchases made this way, compared to just over a quarter for all homebuyers. This allows them to bypass high mortgage rates that deter many American families.
More expensive properties: The median purchase price for foreign buyers was significantly higher than the overall U.S. median. This reflects their focus on properties in expensive coastal cities and urban centers.
Targeting of single-family homes: In some areas, foreign investors are increasingly targeting entry-level and single-family homes, putting them in direct competition with local families.
https://www.supervisorjimdesmond.com/stopping_foreign_investors_from_outbidding_americans
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Kennedy on Adam Carolla Show: Americans saw right through Democrats' weaponization of government
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VAww_j3x2Rg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VAww_j3x2Rg
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Kennedy on Adam Carolla Show: Americans saw right through Democrats' weaponization of government
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Victor Davis Hanson: The West Commits Suicide as Katie Porter Fails Management 101
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LGo_T3rVFmI
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LGo_T3rVFmI
YouTube
Victor Davis Hanson: The West Commits Suicide as Katie Porter Fails Management 101
On today’s edition of “Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own Words,” Victor and Jack revisit California Gubernatorial Candidate Katie Porter’s recent shortcoming as a manager, the ‘Liberal West’s’ suicidal tendencies, and Gavin Newsom’s California latest attempts…
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Nuclear Expert Predicts How Launching a Single Nuke Could Wipe Out All of Humanity
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rpQop5vPm24
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rpQop5vPm24
YouTube
Chemical Engineer Explains What to Expect From a Nuclear War
It’s a measure of their insanity that leaders around the world are seriously considering nuclear war. Ivana Hughes of Columbia on what that would mean.
Get all five episodes of The 9/11 Files and Watch Companions here: https://tuckercarlson.com/the911files…
Get all five episodes of The 9/11 Files and Watch Companions here: https://tuckercarlson.com/the911files…
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Tucker Carlson October 17, 2025
Nuclear Expert Predicts How Launching a Single Nuke Could Wipe Out All of Humanity
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rpQop5vPm24
Nuclear Expert Predicts How Launching a Single Nuke Could Wipe Out All of Humanity
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rpQop5vPm24
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The Bolton Indictment—A Foreign Press Synthesis
By Red Blood | October 2025
https://redbloodmyblood.substack.com/p/the-bolton-indictmenta-foreign-press
By Red Blood | October 2025
https://redbloodmyblood.substack.com/p/the-bolton-indictmenta-foreign-press
Substack
The Bolton Indictment—A Foreign Press Synthesis
By Red Blood | October 2025
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John Bolton INDICTED, Mitch McConnell FALLS, Nancy Pelosi SNAPS & No Kings Protest | PBD Podcast 668
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XlF8J6DlfQk
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XlF8J6DlfQk
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Victor Davis Hanson: Trump Takes a Victory Lap As Europe Begrudgingly Smiles After Gaza Peace Deal
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=POCMZJ651H8
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=POCMZJ651H8
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Tucker Carlson October 17, 2025
Nuclear Expert Predicts How Launching a Single Nuke Could Wipe Out All of Humanity
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rpQop5vPm24
Nuclear Expert Predicts How Launching a Single Nuke Could Wipe Out All of Humanity
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rpQop5vPm24
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Tucker Carlson on X
Tucker Carlson October 17, 2025
Nuclear Expert Predicts How Launching a Single Nuke Could Wipe Out All of Humanity
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rpQop5vPm24
Nuclear Expert Predicts How Launching a Single Nuke Could Wipe Out All of Humanity
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rpQop5vPm24
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begrudgingly = reluctantly or resentfully.
"he somewhat begrudgingly accepted a reduced role for the better of the team"
https://dictionary.cambridge.org/us/dictionary/english/begrudgingly
"he somewhat begrudgingly accepted a reduced role for the better of the team"
https://dictionary.cambridge.org/us/dictionary/english/begrudgingly
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John Bolton Staring At LIFE IN PRISON! Kash Patel Pushes PURE BS Line About Kirk Assassination!
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