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Bessent sets record straight on Trump team dinner clash that nearly turned into a throwdown: ‘Kick his a--’
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent addressed reports of a 2025 dinner clash with Bill Pulte, President Donald Trump’s acting intelligence chief, where he allegedly threatened to punch him. During a budget hearing, Bessent downplayed the incident, stating he called Pulte to congratulate him after Trump’s appointment. Democratic lawmakers criticized Pulte’s qualifications for the role.
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