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Secretary Bessent Accuses Sen. Wyden of Epstein Slander

Bessent accused Wyden of slandering the Treasury Department and cited emails showing Adam Wyden sought Epstein’s backing for a business venture.

  • Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent accused Senator Ron Wyden of slandering the Treasury to cover up his son Adam Wyden's investment ties with Jeffrey Epstein.
  • Emails reveal that Adam Wyden met Jeffrey Epstein in 2016, seeking investment support for his fund ADW Capital and discussing business opportunities.
  • Bessent highlighted Adam Wyden's investment in Rick's Cabaret strip clubs during a Senate Finance Committee hearing, challenging Senator Wyden's criticism of the administration.
  • Senator Wyden condemned the Trump administration and dismissed Bessent's remarks, while Bessent questioned the dealings between Epstein and Adam Wyden.
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PoliticsIn a Senate hearing, the dispute over the Epstein files escalates. Trump's finance minister Scott Bessent makes serious accusations against Senator Ron Wyden and brings his family into play.

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Twitchy broke the news in United States on Wednesday, June 3, 2026.
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