Bessent Mistakenly Failed to Report Holdings of JP Morgan Stock
- Posted on September 23, 2026
- Bessent, Scott
- By The New York Times
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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent faced scrutiny from the inspector general regarding a significant financial disclosure error. Bessent incorrectly categorized approximately $100,000 worth of JPMorgan Chase stock as cash holdings, despite the assets being owned by his spouse. This oversight triggered an official review of his financial documentation and raised questions about the accuracy of his initial asset declarations to federal authorities.
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Bessent Mistakenly Failed to Report Holdings of JP Morgan Stock
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s finances were reviewed by the inspector general after Mr. Bessent incorrectly listed at least $100,000 of the stock, which was owned by his husband, as cash. continue reading...
