Wyden Opposes Trump Treasury Nominees

Senate Committee on Finance · July 23, 2026

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Opening: vote on four nominees; accusations of self-dealing

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Committee member opened by saying the finance committee would vote on four nominees and accused them of being positioned "at the epicenter of self dealing" at the Treasury Department, saying none had demonstrated independence or passed the committee's test.

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A committee member told the Senate Committee on Finance that four Treasury nominees failed to show independence from President Trump, criticizing their readiness to address tariffs, a recent war in Iran and an alleged settlement tied to self-dealing. The member asked to place a longer statement in the record by unanimous consent.

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