Scott Bessent's nomination as secretary of the Treasury by President-elect Trump marks a historic moment as he would be the first openly gay person in that role, signaling gradual progress in representation at the Cabinet level.
Despite the landmark nature of Bessent's nomination, as highlighted by senior politics editor Trudy Ring, it does not inherently suggest an LGBTQ-friendly agenda for Trump's administration; past selections have shown a troubling trend for LGBTQ+ rights.
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