Scott Bessent puts financial literacy front and center in Trump administration

Published May 1, 2026 12:26pm ET | Updated May 1, 2026 12:26pm ET



Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent marked Financial Literacy Month by highlighting the importance of expanding financial education during President Donald Trump’s second administration. 

Throughout April, Bessent prioritized organizing events and championing initiatives that would contribute to increasing Americans’ financial literacy nationwide. 

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