Scott Bessent testifies he told Bill Pulte he was "going to kick his a**," not punch him in the face
- On Wednesday, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent testified before the Senate Finance Committee, confirming he had a heated confrontation with Acting Director of National Intelligence nominee Bill Pulte last summer but now supports his nomination.
- Reports from last September detailed a contentious dinner where Bessent allegedly threatened Pulte for disparaging him to President Donald Trump, fueling concerns about the nominee's combative reputation within the administration.
- Republican Senator Thom Tillis questioned Bessent about the alleged threat during Wednesday's hearing, prompting the treasury secretary to clarify, "I actually said I was going to kick his a--," dismissing the intensity of their past dispute.
- Despite Bessent's support, Tillis and Former Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell have expressed opposition to Pulte, citing his lack of national security experience and aggressive pursuit of political foes at the Federal Housing Finance Agency.
- Pulte is set to replace Tulsi Gabbard as DNI while concurrently leading the FHFA, a dual role that has raised bipartisan concerns about potential politicization and his ability to manage both critical government functions.
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Bessent flips script on shouting Democrat: ‘No wonder people are leaving’ his blue state
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent was screamed at during a House Ways and Means Committee hearing this week by a Chicago-area Democrat amid a heated exchange over the Trump economy. Rep. Brad Schneider, D-Ill., followed several other Democrats in condemning rising prices during the Iran conflict, while Bessent repeatedly pushed back on assertions about his policies by pointing to higher commodity prices…
Scott Bessent Reaches His Boiling Point When Democratic Congresswoman Goes 'Slanderous' During Hearing
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent hit back against Democratic Rep. Linda Sanchez of California during a congressional hearing on Thursday, after she accused him of unprecedented levels of corruption. The House […] The post Watch: Scott Bessent Reaches His Boiling Point When Democratic Congresswoman Goes 'Slanderous' During Hearing appeared first on The Western Journal.
Scott Bessent dunks Cali Dem in humiliating fashion amid testy exchange
Failing to accomplish much of anything, Congress can always be counted on to entertain Americans with their dog and pony committee hearings that serve as a tool to batter the opposing party. Such was the case this week when the House Ways and Means Committee held a hearing to discuss the Trump administration’s fiscal policies, but Democratic Congresswoman Judy Chu (Calif.) proved to be no match for Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. “Do you agree…
Scott Bessent dunks Cali Dem in humiliating fashion amid testy exchange · American Wire News
Failing to accomplish much of anything, Congress can always be counted on to entertain Americans with their dog and pony committee hearings that serve as a tool to batter the opposing party. Such was the case this week when the House Ways and Means Committee held a hearing to discuss the Trump administration’s fiscal policies, but Democratic Congresswoman Judy Chu (Calif.) proved to be no match for Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. “Do you agree…
Bessent spars with Dem in fiery Trump tax showdown until claim crosses the line: ‘Slanderous’
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Rep. Linda Sánchez, D-Calif., traded barbs during a Thursday congressional hearing after she pressed him over a DOJ settlement requiring the IRS to end any existing tax audits of President Donald Trump, with Sánchez ultimately accusing him of overseeing the “most corrupt Treasury Department” in U.S. history. “I hope that you’re proud of your performance today, Mr. …
Scott Bessent BEATS DOWN Democrat over IRS audit immunity: 'Short on facts, long on hot air!'
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent battled it out with Democratic Rep. Linda Sanchez of California during a hearing of the House Ways and Means Committee Thursday.Sanchez accused Bessent of being complicit with what she called corruption of the Trump administration when they entered a shouting match at the end of her comments.'The congresswoman is slanderous. She has nothing but the unsubstantiated opinions, and I will not stand for that!' She ask…
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