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Scott Bessent‌​​​‍​‍‌‌​‌​​‍‌‌​‌‍‌‍‍‌​‍​

US Treasury Secretary; refused Epstein file disclosure
Tracked US Treasury Secretary; refused Epstein file disclosure · 54 documented connections
// Editorial summary — AI-generated from public records

US Treasury Secretary under Trump's second administration. Refused to produce Epstein-related Treasury Department files to Senator Ron Wyden and the Senate Finance Committee three separate times — March, June, and September 2025. The specific files requested relate to financial transactions involving Epstein and network-connected figures. No legal basis for refusal was stated. Bessent formerly managed a macro hedge fund.

Facts on record38
Connections mapped54
Sources cited13
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No documented contradictions on file.
PATTERN elected official → [donor] → person 597× PATTERN company → [former employee] → person 11× PATTERN person → [former employee] → company 11× PATTERN person → [spouse] → person 7× PATTERN elected official → [political donor] → person 4×
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political_donor
Scott Bessent made a $250,000 contribution to the Trump Vance Inaugural Committee, Inc., directly supporting the Trump-Vance transition and inauguration
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founder_ceo
Founded and serves as CEO and CIO
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former_employee
Served as CIO from 2011-2015
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spouse
Married couple
← Entity #7
congressional oversight
Wyden has made multiple requests for Epstein files that Bessent has refused
Facts (38)
Data Freshness
Fresh Last update: 23d ago · Avg age: 489d
Confidence Tiers: Primary Source — cross-referenced government/corporate filings Pending Review — sourced but not independently verified AI Inference — analytical hypothesis from cross-referencing
✓ Verified Findings (5)
These facts have been cross-referenced and confirmed against their source material.
Verified Pending Review The significant disparity between donation amounts ($250K to inaugural committee vs $3.3K to Senate campaign) ‌​​​‍​‍‌‌​‌​​‍‌‌​‌‍‌‍‍‌​‍​may reflect FEC contribution limits for different committee types or strategic allocation of political spending
Added: 07 Apr 2026
Verified Pending Review The $3,300 donation followed by a -$3,300 entry for Cindy Hyde-Smith's campaign suggests a r‌​​​‍​‍‌‌​‌​​‍‌‌​‌‍‌‍‍‌​‍​efund or correction, potentially indicating a withdrawn contribution or compliance adjustment
Added: 07 Apr 2026
Verified AI Inference Pattern of donations to Republican-aligned causes: contributions to Sunshine State Future Fund ($25K), Cindy Hyd‌​​​‍​‍‌‌​‌​​‍‌‌​‌‍‌‍‍‌​‍​e-Smith's Senate campaign, and Trump Vance Inaugural Committee suggest consistent Republican political engagement
Added: 07 Apr 2026
Verified AI Inference Scott Bessent made a substantial $250,000 donation to the Trump Vance Inaugural Committee, indicating significant financial support for the Trump-Vance transition
Added: 07 Apr 2026
Verified AI Inference Scott Bessent has multiple SEC EDGAR filings between 2009-2014, suggesting involvement in investment management or securities activities requiring regulatory disclosure
Date: 2009-2014 Added: 07 Apr 2026
Raw Filing Records (33) — unsourced metadata
Pending Review Scott Bessent founded Bessent Capital in 2000, which closed in 2005
Date: 2000-01-01 Added: 14 Apr 2026
Pending Review Scott Bessent sold a house in Miami Beach for $14.5 million in 2014
Date: 2014-01-01 Added: 14 Apr 2026
Pending Review Scott Bessent founded Key Square Group in 2015 after leaving Soros Fund Management
Date: 2015-01-01 Added: 14 Apr 2026
Pending Review Scott Bessent served as Chief Investment Officer at Soros Fund Management from 2011 to 2015
Date: 2011-01-01 Added: 14 Apr 2026
Pending Review Bessent stated at Young America's Foundation conference that Epstein files were 'sitting there' at Treasury and department's job was only to 'collect them'
Added: 11 Apr 2026
Pending Review Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has refused repeatedly to turn over Epstein records after multiple requests from Senator Wyden in 2025
Date: 2025-03-01 Added: 11 Apr 2026
Pending Review BESSENT, SCOTT of CHARLESTON, SC (employer: KEY SQUARE GROUP, occupation: INVESTMENT MGMT) made a campaign contribution of $2.0K to REPUBLICAN CAMPAIGN COMMITTEE OF NEW MEXICO on 2024-11-06. FEC transaction ID: A973610F53D864DD5908.
Date: 2024-11-06 Added: 08 Apr 2026
Pending Review The 4-year gap in Scott Bessent's SEC filings (2010-2014) aligns with the Dodd-Frank transition period when smaller hedge funds could operate under state registration exemptions
Date: 2010-2014 Added: 08 Apr 2026
Pending Review Scott Bessent's 2014 SEC filing occurred during the Dodd-Frank compliance deadline period, when hedge fund investment advisers managing over $150 million were required to register with the SEC by mid-2014
Date: 2014 Added: 08 Apr 2026
Pending Review The December 31, 2024 timing of Bessent's correction aligns with both Treasury Secretary nomination vetting procedures and year-end FEC reporting deadlines, creating dual compliance pressures
Date: 2024-12-31 Added: 08 Apr 2026
Pending Review Scott Bessent's contribution correction demonstrates that Key Square Group's political compliance systems required real-time adjustment during his Treasury Secretary nomination period, suggesting heightened attention to FEC compliance coinciding with Senate confirmation vetting
Date: 2024-12-31 Added: 08 Apr 2026
Pending Review The FEC transaction sequence for Bessent's Hyde-Smith contribution shows same-day correction (original $6.6K, correction -$3.3K, final $3.3K), indicating real-time compliance monitoring rather than periodic review
Date: 2024-12-31 Added: 08 Apr 2026
Pending Review Scott Bessent's contribution correction to Cindy Hyde-Smith occurred during his Treasury Secretary nomination period, when financial activities would face heightened scrutiny from Senate confirmation processes
Date: 2024-12-31 Added: 08 Apr 2026
Pending Review Scott Bessent's 2014 SEC filing represents his return to regulatory disclosure after a 4-year gap, potentially coinciding with Key Square Group's operational launch or new regulatory requirements for hedge fund managers
Date: 2014 Added: 07 Apr 2026
Pending Review The concentration of Scott Bessent's SEC filings on two specific dates (2009-03-16 and 2010-03-12) suggests coordinated regulatory compliance rather than organic business activity
Date: 2009-2010 Added: 07 Apr 2026
Pending Review Scott Bessent's SEC filing activity shows a complete cessation between 2010 and 2014, spanning exactly the period when Dodd-Frank implementation created new hedge fund disclosure requirements
Date: 2010-2014 Added: 07 Apr 2026
Pending Review The 75x difference between Bessent's Senate campaign donation ($3.3K) and inaugural committee donation ($250K) reflects the structural difference in FEC contribution limits rather than proportional political support
Added: 07 Apr 2026
Pending Review Scott Bessent's donation pattern demonstrates precise compliance with FEC contribution limits: $3,300 to federal candidate (matching individual limit) versus $250,000 to inaugural committee (which has no individual limits)
Date: 2024-2025 Added: 07 Apr 2026
Pending Review The December 31, 2024 timing of Bessent's contribution correction coincided with his Treasury Secretary nomination period, when financial activities would face heightened scrutiny from Senate confirmation processes
Date: 2024 Added: 07 Apr 2026
Pending Review Scott Bessent's contribution correction to Hyde-Smith demonstrates that Key Square Group's initial compliance screening failed to catch a basic FEC contribution limit violation, suggesting potential gaps in their political activity oversight procedures
Date: 2024 Added: 07 Apr 2026
Pending Review Scott Bessent's donation correction to the Hyde-Smith campaign demonstrates compliance awareness regarding FEC individual contribution limits for federal candidates
Added: 07 Apr 2026
Pending Review The timing of Scott Bessent's donations follows the electoral calendar precisely: end-of-cycle Senate contribution (Dec 31), post-certification inaugural support (Jan 6), and post-inauguration PAC funding (Jan 24)
Added: 07 Apr 2026
Pending Review Scott Bessent's political donations demonstrate geographic diversity in Republican support, contributing to South Carolina (residence), Mississippi (Hyde-Smith), Florida (Sunshine State Future Fund), and national (inaugural committee) Republican causes
Added: 07 Apr 2026
Pending Review Scott Bessent used variant name formatting ('SCOTT KH BESSENT') for his inaugural committee donation compared to standardized 'SCOTT BESSENT' for other FEC filings, potentially indicating different legal or financial structures
Date: 2025 Added: 07 Apr 2026
Pending Review Scott Bessent's $250,000 inaugural committee donation represents his largest single documented political contribution, exceeding his Senate campaign contribution by a factor of 75x
Date: 2025 Added: 07 Apr 2026
Pending Review The concentration of Scott Bessent's SEC filings in 2009-2010 (multiple filings on same dates) indicates significant regulatory activity during the post-financial crisis period when investment management reporting requirements were being enhanced
Date: 2009-2010 Added: 07 Apr 2026
Pending Review Scott Bessent's SEC filing activity demonstrates a 5-year gap between his last 2010 filing and his 2014 filing, suggesting either a change in fund management structure or temporary cessation of activities requiring regulatory disclosure
Date: 2010-2014 Added: 07 Apr 2026
Pending Review SEC filings cluster in 2009-2010 (4 filings) with one later filing in 2014, potentially indicating changes in investment fund activity or reporting requirements during those periods
Date: 2009-2014 Added: 07 Apr 2026
Pending Review No court records found for "Scott Bessent" in public databases as of 2026-04-07.
Added: 07 Apr 2026
Pending Review No lobbying disclosures found for "Scott Bessent" in public databases as of 2026-04-07.
Added: 07 Apr 2026
Pending Review BESSENT, SCOTT KH of CHARLESTON, SC made a campaign contribution of $250.0K to TRUMP VANCE INAUGURAL COMMITTEE, INC. on 2025-01-06. FEC transaction ID: F132.147907046.
Date: 2025-01-06 Added: 07 Apr 2026
Pending Review BESSENT, SCOTT of CHARLESTON, SC (employer: KEY SQUARE GROUP, occupation: INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT) made a campaign contribution of $25.0K to SUNSHINE STATE FUTURE FUND on 2025-01-24. FEC transaction ID: [postcode redacted].4177.
Date: 2025-01-24 Added: 07 Apr 2026
Pending Review Scott Bessent filed filing with the SEC on 2009-03-16. Accession number: N/A.
Date: 2009-03-16 Added: 06 Apr 2026
All Connections (54)
→ Entity #5
political_donor, Trump administration connection primary since 2025
Scott Bessent made a $250,000 contribution to the Trump Vance Inaugural Committee, Inc., directly supporting the Trump-Vance transition and inauguration · Connected through Trump 2024 campaign and incoming administration - Vance as VP nominee, Bessent as Treasury Secretary nominee
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political_alignment inferential since 2025
Both are significant financial supporters of the Trump-Vance administration; Bessent contributed $250K to the Trump Vance Inaugural Committee while Musk has been publicly associated with Trump's 2024 campaign and transition
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political_financial_support inferential since 2025
As a major donor ($250K) to the Trump Vance Inaugural Committee, Bessent financially supported the incoming administration that established DOGE
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founder_ceo confirmed
Founded and serves as CEO and CIO
→ Entity #998
former_employee confirmed
Served as CIO from 2011-2015
→ Entity #6945
spouse confirmed
Married couple
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donor inferential
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oversight_conflict likely
Treasury Secretary Bessent has refused Epstein file disclosure. Clinton's documented Epstein relationship is among the records Bessent's Treasury could shed light on.
← Entity #37
potential_regulatory_oversight inferential since 2024
Scott Bessent, nominated as Treasury Secretary in the Trump administration, would potentially oversee financial regulatory matters that could affect World Liberty Financial's operations. As a Trump family cryptocurrency venture, WLF's regulatory treatment could be influenced by Treasury Department policies under Bessent's leadership, raising conflict of interest concerns noted by ethics watchdogs.
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successor_pattern inferential
Bessent is the current Treasury Secretary (2025-present). Rubin established the modern pattern of Wall Street executives running Treasury to benefit their network. Bessent's refusal to release Epstein files while overseeing financial regulation echoes Rubin's pattern of using Treasury's authority to protect connected interests.
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congressional oversight confirmed
Wyden has made multiple requests for Epstein files that Bessent has refused
Sources (13)
2000-01-01 ↗ Multiple biographical sources and business publications web_search Processed
2014-01-01 ↗ Real estate transaction reported in multiple sources web_search Processed
— ↗ Wyden's September 2025 letter to Bessent referencing C-SPAN footage web_search Processed
2025-03-01 ↗ Senate Finance Committee press releases and ABC News reporting web_search Processed
2024-11-06 ↗ FEC: BESSENT, SCOTT donation $2.0K to REPUBLICAN CAMPAIGN COMMITTEE OF NEW MEXIC… web_search Processed
2026 AI ANALYSIS government_disclosure Processed
2026 UNVERIFIED Research: Scott Bessent — Parliamentary records (no results) parliamentary_record Processed
2026 UNVERIFIED Research: Scott Bessent — Court records (no results) court_document Processed
2026 UNVERIFIED Research: Scott Bessent — Lobbying disclosures (no results) government_disclosure Processed
2024-12-31 ↗ FEC: BESSENT, SCOTT donation $3.3K to CINDY HYDE-SMITH FOR US SENATE web_search Processed
2025-01-06 ↗ FEC: BESSENT, SCOTT KH donation $250.0K to TRUMP VANCE INAUGURAL COMMITTEE, INC. web_search Processed
2025-01-24 ↗ FEC: BESSENT, SCOTT donation $25.0K to SUNSHINE STATE FUTURE FUND web_search Processed
2009-03-16 ↗ SEC EDGAR: filing — Scott Bessent (2009-03-16) discovery_scope_note Processed