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Bessent demands apology from Summers over ‘big, beautiful bill’ criticism

  • Secretary Bessent demanded a public apology from Summers for his remarks, stating they turned tragedy into political gain and were deeply offensive, lacking humanity and judgment.
  • Summers criticized the GOP budget as the largest cut to the American safety net in history, linking it to potential deaths of over 100,000 people.
  • A study indicated that changes from the GOP budget could lead to 51,000 preventable deaths annually, impacting healthcare coverage.
  • Bessent criticized Summers' comments as a 'shockingly callous interview' and indicated that if he does not apologize, his remarks should be grounds for dismissal.
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Benzinga broke the news in New York, United States on Monday, July 7, 2025.
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