Bessent to take podium at next press briefing
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent will host Thursday’s White House press briefing in the James S. Brady Press Briefing Room while press secretary Karoline Leavitt remains on maternity leave after giving birth on May 1. He becomes the third senior cabinet official to take the podium during her absence.
Secretary of State Marco rubio and Vice President JD Vance previously filled in, highlighting an unusual rotation of officials handling press duties. The article notes Bessent’s role as one of President Trump’s key economic messengers and expects questions on the fiscal impact of the Iran conflict-especially as the Strait of Hormuz has been disrupted and gas prices have risen-and also how the administration will respond to the high cost of living ahead of upcoming elections.
It also suggests Bessent may stand out in the practical matter of managing the briefing “seating chart,” after rubio and Vance had their own atypical approaches to recognizing and calling on reporters.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent will host Thursday’s White House press briefing, becoming the third Cabinet official to step behind the podium while press secretary Karoline Leavitt remains on maternity leave following the birth of her second child earlier this month.
Bessent is expected to take questions from reporters in the James S. Brady Press Briefing Room as Leavitt continues recovering after welcoming her daughter on May 1.
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Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Vice President JD Vance have already filled in during Leavitt’s absence, reflecting an unusual rotation of senior administration officials handling press duties.
Rubio was widely viewed as having displayed confidence, highlighting his wit and experience in international affairs, fueling speculation about his long-term political future.
Vance had a tough act to follow but held his own, at one point telling a reporter to have “objectivity” about President Donald Trump.
Thursday’s appearance will mark one of Bessent’s highest-profile public briefings at a moment when the administration is juggling several major economic fights. He has made appearances alongside Leavitt to tap into treasury-related inquiries.
Bessent has emerged as one of Trump’s chief economic messengers and frequently appears alongside the president to defend the administration’s financial agenda.
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Bessent is likely to face questions about the fiscal impact of the Iran war, which has drawn scrutiny as the conflict has shuttered the Strait of Hormuz, a vital oil shipping lane, sending gas prices skyrocketing. He could also field questions about how the administration will address the high cost of living for Americans ahead of the midterm elections.
After Vance and Rubio’s briefings, Bessent could emerge the victor in one area: figuring out the seating chart. Rubio resorted to calling on reporters based on the color of their clothing, and Vance decoded the map roughly halfway into the briefing.
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