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Scott Bessent: “For the 38% of households who do not have a stake in our…”

Featuring: Scott Bessent, Republican | Secretary of the Treasury | National

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FULL SPEECH: Secretary Bessent Speaks to President Trump's Strong Economy - 07/22/26

Published | Video Starts at 09:20

And now our answer to the next big. And now our answer to the next free stuff big government charlatan is to build an ownership economy for all Americans. For the 38% of households who do not have a stake in our great equity markets or capital markets and American innovation, this is your way to get a piece of the action. Thanks to President Trump. It is to counter the rising tide of freedom strangling socialism by creating a new generation of shareholders. (09:20–09:34)

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Asserts that 38% of households lack investment in equity or capital markets, and Trump accounts provide access.

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