Billionaire investor John Paulson, a leading candidate for the key role of U.S. Treasury Secretary under President-elect Donald Trump, said on Tuesday his "complex financial obligations" will prevent him from holding an office in the new administration.

Billionaire Investor Paulson Says He Will Not Be US Treasury Secretary (Reuters) -Billionaire investor John Paulson, a leading candidate for the role of U.S. Treasury Secretary under President-elect Donald Trump, said on Tuesday his "complex financial ...

Billionaire financier John Paulson has declined a likely appointment as U.S Treasury Secretary by President-elect Donald Trump, he announced.

Scott Bessent, one of the leading candidates for US Treasury Secretary under Donald Trump’s incoming administration, has a friendly stance on Bitcoin.

The veteran investor says his ‘complex financial obligations’ would prevent him from joining the administration.

By Lawrence Delevingne (Reuters) -Billionaire investor John Paulson said on Tuesday he was dropping out of contention for U.S. Treasury Secretary in Donald Trump's new cabinet, putting the focus squarely on fellow investor Scott Bessent,

Billionaire hedge fund manager John Paulson withdrew his name for consideration as treasury secretary in a second Trump administration — citing his “complex financial obligations,” according to a report.

Billionaire investor John Paulson is withdrawing from consideration for Treasury secretary in President-elect Donald Trump's administration, the Wall Street Journal reported Tuesday, citing a statement.