While little has been reported about his wealth, a look at Bessent's winning bets while working in finance offer some insight into how me made his fortune.

From his years working for George Soros to his role as a key economic advisor to Trump, Bessent has extensive if contradictory Wall Street experience.

Scott Bessent is a billionaire hedge fund manager and an advocate for deficit reduction. He had worked for macro investment billionaire George Soros and noted short seller Jim Chanos.