Joe Biden & Scott Bessent
33 shared events · Importance 9 · Last updated Jun 11, 2026
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Joe Biden: The 'Anti-Weaponization Fund' was created in response to Donald Trump>>>'s claims that the Joe Biden>>> administration's United States — United States Department of Justice>>> was weaponized against him. Joe Biden>>>'s former Attorney General, Merrick Garland>>>, denied these allegations.
Scott Bessent: As Treasury Secretary, Scott Bessent>>> is central to the controversy by refusing to comment on the IRS audit immunity for Donald Trump>>> and his family, drawing criticism from lawmakers.
May 18, 2026 · 323 articles
Regulatory
Joe Biden: Former President Biden's administration had backed the original reporting requirements, which are now being rolled back.
Scott Bessent: As Treasury Secretary, Bessent announced and defended the rule, framing it as reducing burdens while maintaining national security.
Aug 11, 2026 · 6 articles
Domestic
Joe Biden: Former president whose administration had five officials worth $100 million or more, used as a comparison.
Scott Bessent: Treasury Secretary, worth hundreds of millions, included in the report's list of wealthy officials.
Aug 17, 2026 · 10 articles
Domestic
Joe Biden: Donald Trump>>> scrapped an AI oversight order from his predecessor, Joe Biden>>>, on his first day back in the White House, indicating a different approach to AI regulation.
Scott Bessent: Scott Bessent>>>, the Treasury Secretary, convened a meeting with Wall Street CEOs to warn about the risks posed by Anthropic's Mythos model, highlighting the urgency behind the new AI oversight.
May 20, 2026 · 81 articles
Regulatory
Joe Biden: Biden appointed Cook and Slaughter; his appointees were targeted by Trump's removal efforts.
Scott Bessent: Bessent has expressed support for Fed independence and Warsh's leadership, contrasting with Trump's pressure.
Apr 20, 2026 · 237 articles
International
Joe Biden: Joe Biden's former chief economist is quoted on the impact of high prices on Americans, drawing a comparison to the current administration's challenges.
Scott Bessent: Scott Bessent, U.S. Treasury Secretary, reassured about the temporary nature of the sanctions waiver on Russian seaborne oil.
May 05, 2026 · 374 articles
International
Joe Biden: Joe Biden's administration kept Recep Tayyip Erdoğan at arm's length due to concerns over democratic backsliding and ties to Russia, contrasting sharply with Donald Trump's approach.
Scott Bessent: Bessent was mentioned as working on sanctions relief for Turkey.
Apr 20, 2026 · 317 articles
Domestic
Joe Biden: Former President Joe Biden's term saw strong stock market gains; mentioned for comparison.
Scott Bessent: Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent championed Trump Accounts, emphasizing that 38% of American families lack stock market exposure.
Jul 06, 2026 · 23 articles
International
Joe Biden: Former US President who canceled the Keystone Pipeline. His actions are referenced in the context of the pipeline's potential revival.
Scott Bessent: US Treasury Secretary involved in trade talks with China, referenced as a comparison for tariff negotiations.
Aug 16, 2026 · 261 articles
Domestic
Joe Biden: Joe Biden's choice to run the United States — Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, Rohit Chopra, is mentioned as a point of criticism for Brian Johnson.
Scott Bessent: Scott Bessent was briefly tapped by Donald Trump to lead the United States — Consumer Financial Protection Bureau on an acting basis.
Jun 10, 2026 · 6 articles
Domestic
Joe Biden: Former president; Graham opposed Biden's election certification initially.
Scott Bessent: Treasury Secretary; declined interest in Senate seat.
Jul 12, 2026 · 283 articles
International
Joe Biden: Joe Biden is mentioned by a voter who switched allegiance to Donald Trump due to perceived 'poor handling of immigration and poor handling of the economy' during his presidency.
Scott Bessent: Scott Bessent, the Treasury Secretary, declined to confirm an agreement, emphasizing that the decision rests with President Donald Trump.
May 02, 2026 · 472 articles
International
Scott Bessent: Scott Bessent, Treasury Secretary, reiterated the United States' stance against China's command-and-control economy and its attempts to manage global supply chains.
Oct 20, 2025 · 11 articles
International
Scott Bessent: Scott Bessent, the Treasury Secretary, issued a statement justifying the sanctions by accusing Nicolás Maduro and his associates of flooding the United States with drugs.
Dec 11, 2025 · 7 articles
Domestic
Scott Bessent: Scott Bessent, the Treasury Secretary, is involved in the announcement of the farm aid package and has commented on China's compliance with trade agreements.
Dec 08, 2025 · 7 articles
International
Scott Bessent: Scott Bessent, the Treasury Secretary, announced and directed the investigation into the alleged diversion of funds to Al-Shabab.
Dec 02, 2025 · 6 articles
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