Trump's Billionaire Treasury Nominee Says Federal Minimum Wage Should Remain at $7.25 Per Hour [View all]
During his Senate confirmation hearing, President-elect Donald Trump's nominee for Treasury Secretarybillionaire hedge fund manager Scott Bessentclearly stated his opposition to raising the federal minimum wage.
Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT) questioned Bessent on the issue, highlighting that over 22 million American workers earn less than $15 an hour, with nearly 40 million earning under $17. Sanders criticized the stagnant federal minimum wage of $7.25 an hourwhich has not increased since 2009and asked if Bessent would support efforts to raise it to a living wage.
"Senator, I believe the minimum wage is more of a statewide and regional issue," Bessent responded, signaling his opposition to federal action on wage increases.
"So you don't think we should change the federal minimum wage of $7.25 an hour?" Sanders clarified.
Bessent's simple reply of, "No sir," as he laced his fingers together ended the exchange.
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