Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent publicly endorsed a proposed $250 bill featuring President Trump during a Friday interview at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in California.
The interview was conducted by Larry Kudlow, a conservative contributor for Fox Business, who asked Bessent about his opinion of the proposed currency.
Kudlow posed the question about the commemorative bill directly to Bessent during the sit-down interview at the California presidential library.
Bessent’s endorsement of the proposed denomination came as part of a broader conversation with the Fox Business contributor at the historic venue.
The proposed $250 bill is connected to the celebration of the U.S. semiquincentennial, a milestone marking a significant national anniversary for the country.
Treasury Secretary Bessent made clear his support for placing President Trump’s image on the proposed new denomination of American currency.
The Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in California served as the backdrop for the high-profile interview between Bessent and the Fox Business contributor.
Kudlow, in his capacity as a conservative contributor for Fox Business, used the sit-down interview to press the Treasury Secretary on the commemorative currency proposal.
Bessent’s comments represent a notable public position from a senior Trump administration official on the question of the proposed new bill.
The Treasury Secretary’s endorsement signals administration support for the proposed $250 bill as a vehicle for commemorating the U.S. semiquincentennial milestone.