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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent threatened to beat up colleague at dinner

Rob Beschizza
Sep 08, 2025
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Scott Bessent. Photo: Maxim Elramsisy / Shutterstock

Politic's Rachael Bade reports that Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent threatened a colleage in the Trump Administration at a private dinner. "Why the fuck are you talking to the president about me? Fuck you," Bessent told Bill Pulte, a housing finance official. "I'm gonna punch you in your fucking face."

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