Jonathan McKernan has been confirmed by the United States Senate as the Under Secretary for Domestic Finance at the U.S. Department of the Treasury.

McKernan expressed appreciation for his appointment, stating, “It is an honor to continue my career in public service to the American People as Under Secretary of Domestic Finance. I want to thank President Trump and Secretary Bessent for their confidence in me to further the economic agenda of this Administration as we look to accelerate this nation’s sustainable economic growth.”

Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent commented on McKernan's qualifications, saying, “Jonathan’s credentials make him an ideal leader for Treasury’s domestic finance portfolio. He will play an instrumental role in strengthening our economy by clawing back the government overreach and excess that defined previous administrations. I look forward to working with him as we lay the economic foundation for America’s Golden Age.”