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Scott Bessent: “Our economy has averaged over 100,000 jobs per month for the…”

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

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Published | Video Starts at 21:47

And set in motion a sweeping regulatory agenda that generated more savings last year than in those of the prior Trump administration. One by one, these wins are strengthening our nation's economic foundation and reducing our reliance on foreign supply chains. Our economy has averaged over 100,000 jobs per month for the last four months. And real GDP growth increased at a rate of 2.7% over the past four quarters. And let me tell you, those are private sector jobs. We have cut government jobs. (21:47–21:53)

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