Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has brought on Wall Street economist and strategist David Zervos as an adviser at the Treasury Department, according to reports from across the political spectrum.
CNBC reported that Zervos will serve as counselor to Bessent, adding what the outlet described as a prominent markets voice to the administration's economic policy team.
Multiple outlets across the left, center and right confirmed the hiring, though details beyond the appointment itself were limited in the supplied reporting.
How each side covered it
Left
- Bloomberg reported that Bessent tapped Zervos, described as a market strategist, as a Treasury adviser.
“Bessent Taps Market Strategist Zervos as Treasury Adviser” — Bloomberg
Center
- Axios reported that Wall Street strategist Zervos joins Treasury as a Bessent adviser.
- CNBC specified that Zervos will serve as counselor to Bessent, adding a prominent markets voice to the economic policy team.
“Zervos is joining the Treasury Department as counselor to Bessent, adding a prominent markets voice to the administration's economic policy team.” — CNBC
Right
- Newsmax reported Treasury hired Zervos, described as a Wall Street veteran, as a Bessent aide.
- The Epoch Times reported that Bessent tapped a Wall Street economist for a Treasury job.
“Treasury Hires Wall Street Vet Zervos as Bessent Aide” — Newsmax
Questions readers ask
What happened with David Zervos and the Treasury Department?
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent hired Wall Street strategist and economist David Zervos to join the Treasury Department as an adviser, according to multiple outlets.
What role will David Zervos have at the Treasury?
According to CNBC, Zervos is joining as counselor to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, adding a prominent markets voice to the administration's economic policy team.
Who is Scott Bessent?
Scott Bessent is the Treasury Secretary who hired David Zervos as an adviser, according to the reports.
How did coverage of this hiring differ across the political spectrum?
Left-leaning, center and right-leaning outlets all reported the basic fact of Zervos's hiring as a market strategist joining Bessent's team, with little variation in framing across the supplied sources.
Sources · 5 outlet reports
- BloombergLeft-leaningBessent Taps Market Strategist Zervos as Treasury Adviser
- AxiosCenterWall Street strategist Zervos joins Treasury as Bessent adviser
- CNBCCenterTreasury Secretary Scott Bessent hires Wall Street economist David Zervos
- NewsmaxRight-leaningTreasury Hires Wall Street Vet Zervos as Bessent Aide
- The Epoch TimesRight-leaningBessent Taps Wall Street Economist for Treasury Job