Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent gets the White House press corps to crack up after telling them they can call him 'Doctor Bessent' after getting an honorary degree from the University of South Carolina:
“I'm happy to ask the questions. I will mention the three weeks ago I got an honorary degree from the University of South Carolina.”
“So if you really want to get a question, you can call me Doctor Bessent.”
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@POTUS and @SecScottBessent will headline the Trump Accounts Summit, broadcast from the historic Mellon Auditorium in Washington, D.C.
The summit will highlight the Trump Accounts initiative, providing $1,000 for every American child born between January 1, 2025 and December 31, 2028.
With special guests Nicki Minaj, Cheryl Hines, Kevin O’Leary, Karoline Leavitt, Sen. Ted Cruz, Michael Dell, Brad Gerstner, and more!
Last week, I visited my hometown of Charleston, SC, where a new Boeing plant is creating 1,000 jobs. I also toured a rare earth plant in Sumter, SC, which is bringing 300 permanent jobs, with the potential for 3,000 more.
These are just a few examples of @POTUS' efforts to attract trillions in investments and implement policies that are revitalizing U.S. manufacturing. With the Working Families Tax Bill providing strong incentives, 2026 is poised to be a landmark year.
We pray because our hearts are broken. We pray because we know God listens. We pray because we know that God works in mysterious ways, and can inspire us to further action.
Why do you feel the need to attack other people for praying when kids were just killed praying?
I’ve authorized the deployment of 200 S.C. National Guardsmen to support President Trump in his mission to restore law and order to our nation’s capital. The federal government will pay for this deployment under Title 32. Our National Guard will work to assist President Trump’s mission, and should a hurricane or natural disaster threaten our state, they can and will be immediately recalled home to respond.
Today, President @realDonaldTrump emphasized the importance of returning educational power to states, families, and local schools.
I want to affirm that our commitment to protections and funding for students with special needs and those in poverty remains unwavering.
Together with our federal and local partners, we're committed to creating a bright educational future for every South Carolina student to fully realize their God-given potential.
Please say a prayer for everyone involved in the mid-air collision near Reagan airport this evening. We're monitoring the situation, but for now let's hope for the best.
"We will stand bravely, dream boldly, and nothing will stand in our way, because we are Americans. The future is ours, AND OUR GOLDEN AGE HAS JUST BEGUN."
–President Donald J. Trump