Scott Bessent threatened to punch a fellow Trump official in the 'f***ing face,' Politico reports
This isn't the first time the administration's top out official reportedly suggested using his fists to settle a work disagreement.
September 8, 2025
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Democrats urge gay Treasury Secretary Bessent not to scrap protections for LGBTQ+ federal workers
“It’s deeply troubling to see someone who has benefited from civil rights protections turn around and try to strip them from others,” Rep. Ritchie Torres said.
June 30, 2025
U.S. Sanctions Chechen Leader Over Antigay Persecution
Chechen President Ramzan Kadyrov has overseen "an administration involved in disappearances and extrajudicial killings," Treasury Department officials said.
December 20, 2017
STUDY: Married Gay Dads Make the Most Money
The Treasury Department has released what may be the most accurate survey yet of where married same-sex couples live and how much money they make.
September 12, 2016
Donald Trump's anti-LGBTQ+ cabinet: An in-depth look
Trump's 2.0 cabinet is a cast of characters from right-wing television and MAGA politics. Here are their LGBTQ+ rights records.
May 26, 2025
Trump nominates investment manager Scott Bessent, a gay man, as Treasury secretary
Bessent, if confirmed, would be the first out member of the LGBTQ+ community to lead the department. His nomination still doesn't mean Trump is an ally, however.
November 23, 2024
Did Antigay U.S. Hate Group Violate Sanctions Against Russia?
The Human Rights Campaign has asked the federal government to investigate the World Congress of Families to see if the antigay group violated U.S. sanctions in its work with Russian lawmakers.
September 11, 2014
Scott Bessent, Trump’s gay treasury secretary nominee, to divest from vast $700 million portfolio
The billionaire would be the second out gay man confirmed to any president’s cabinet.
January 13, 2025
DOGE staffer resigns over uncovered racist posts
Marko Elez wrote that he was ‘racist before it was cool.’ #FAFO
February 6, 2025
Who is Scott Bessent? Here's the gay billionaire and treasury secretary backing Trump tariffs
Bessent's tenure has been defined by his compliance in dismantling government agencies and his unwillingness to recognize the impact of Trump's tariffs on Americans.
April 11, 2025
Maxine Waters Destroys Steve Mnuchin, Again
The California congresswoman again calls out the Treasury secretary on his pathetic excuses.
February 6, 2018
Trump Treasury Pick Ran Company Accused of Racial Bias in Lending
OneWest, where Treasury secretary nominee Steven Mnuchin was chairman, is the subject of a complaint alleging failure to make housing loans in minority neighborhoods.
November 29, 2016
Big Payday for Same-Sex Married Couples
A new report indicates it pays to be gay -- or bi -- and hitched to a member of the same sex.
December 2, 2016
IRS: No Matter Which State, Same-Sex Marriages Recognized
As the U.S. government implements the Supreme Court ruling on DOMA, legally wed same-sex couples will be able to file their federal taxes as such.
August 29, 2013
Twitter Cries Racism Over Delay of Harriet Tubman $20 Bill
She escaped from slavery and helped others do the same. Andrew Jackson, currently on the bill, owned slaves.
May 23, 2019
Mueller Team Closes in on Manafort Taxes
The former campaign manager for President Trump hid millions of dollars offshore, according to prosecutors.
August 3, 2018
Gay Ambassador to Australia Marries in D.C.
John Berry, U.S. ambassador to Australia, married his partner of 17 years, Curtis Yee, on Saturday.
August 12, 2013
Obama Announces Two More Gay Ambassadorial Nominees
John Berry is the choice for ambassador to Australia, and Wally Brewster for the Dominican Republic.
June 21, 2013
Mo. Will Let Gay Couples File Joint State Taxes
The Show-Me State's governor has issued an executive order to the effect, drawing criticism from conservative lawmakers.
November 15, 2013
VP Harris to LGBTQ+ Leaders: Equality Discussions Must Be Year-Round
Harris met with activists for Pride Month but stressed that such conversations must be ongoing, as there's still much work to be done.
June 24, 2021
Here's What Trump's 'Religious Liberty' Actions Have Wrought
The moves Trump touted in his State of the Union address embrace liberty for the religious right only.
January 31, 2018