Cruz and other Republicans seize on Harris' book, accusing her of identity politics after she passed over Buttigieg for VP.
Bessent, a former hedge fund manager, is now the highest-ranking LGBTQ person serving in the U.S. government.
The Treasury Secretary nominee blasted Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde for a sermon begging Trump to show "mercy" to transgender children.
Wall Street analysts believe Bessent will encourage Trump to roll back his aggressive plans for imposing tariffs on imported goods.