US EditionElon Musk’s Fight with Scott Bessent Turned Physical: Washington Post
- In mid-April, following a disagreement over IRS leadership proposals at the White House, Elon Musk physically clashed with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent during a heated confrontation.
- The altercation followed a tense meeting where Musk and Bessent pitched rival IRS candidates to President Trump, who ultimately backed Bessent.
- Musk charged at Bessent with his shoulder in a forceful manner reminiscent of a rugby tackle, sparking a physical confrontation that required several people to step in and break up the altercation.
- President Trump expressed being 'disappointed' in Musk on Thursday and threatened to revoke Musk's federal contracts worth 'billions and billions.'
- The brawl intensified Musk and Trump’s falling-out, with Musk accusing the administration of withholding Epstein documents and Trump accusing Musk of losing his mind.
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