Scott Horsley

Those cuts are expected to get a friendly reception in the Republican-controlled Congress, though they'll likely add to the federal debt, which has just surpassed $36 trillion. Besson is a protege of billionaire Democratic donor George Soros. He's also a longtime friend of Vice President-elect J.D. Vance.

In a social media post, Trump called Besson one of the world's foremost international investors and geopolitical and economic strategist. Besant and his husband have two children and spend most of their time in South Carolina. Scott Horsley, NPR News, Washington.

In a social media post, Trump called Besson one of the world's foremost international investors and geopolitical and economic strategist. Besant and his husband have two children and spend most of their time in South Carolina. Scott Horsley, NPR News, Washington.