6 h. ago Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent Roasts Gavin Newsom at WEF: ‘Patrick Bateman Meets Sparkle Beach Ken’

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent took aim at California Governor Gavin Newsom during a speech at the World Economic Forum this week, focusing on Newsom’s economic record, his presence in Davos alongside Alex Soros, and his handling of issues such as homelessness, budget deficits, and pandemic-era policies. The post Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent Roasts Gavin Newsom at WEF: ‘Patrick Bateman Meets Sparkle Beach Ken’ appeared first on Breitbart.

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9 h. ago Bessent mocks Newsom at Davos as 'Patrick Bateman meets Sparkle Beach Ken'

California Gov. Gavin Newsom's appearance at the World Economic Forum gathering in Switzerland was criticized by Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent.

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33 h. ago Bessent Attended a Supreme Court Argument. Now He’s Telling Powell Not To.

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said it was a mistake for Jerome Powell to attend arguments in a case on Fed independence. But Mr. Bessent attended a tariff case.

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3 d. ago Greenland needs US for defense because 'Europeans project weakness,' US Treasury Secretary argues

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent defended President Donald Trump's latest efforts to acquire Greenland as a territory on NBC's "Meet the Press" Sunday.

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6 d. ago ‘Rats Fleeing the Ship’: Iran’s Ruling Elites 'Frantically Wiring' Millions Abroad, Bessent Says, as New Sanctions Hit

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced sweeping new sanctions Thursday on senior Iranian officials and regime-linked financial networks, saying Tehran’s ruling elite are “rats fleeing the ship” as they frantically wire tens of millions of dollars out of the country amid mounting unrest. The post ‘Rats Fleeing the Ship’: Iran’s Ruling Elites ‘Frantically Wiring’ Millions Abroad, Bessent Says, as New Sanctions Hit appeared first on Breitbart.

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8 d. ago Bessent not happy about Powell investigation, conveyed concerns to Trump: Sources

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is not happy with the Justice Department investigation into Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell, multiple sources told ABC News.

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1 week ago Treasury Sec. Scott Bessent: Reward Money for Whistleblowers in Minnesota's Growing Fraud Scandal

Cash payments will be waiting for whistleblowers who provide information related to Minnesota’s unfolding fraud scandal, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Friday. The post Treasury Sec. Scott Bessent: Reward Money for Whistleblowers in Minnesota’s Growing Fraud Scandal appeared first on Breitbart.

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1 week ago Treasury secretary announces cash rewards for Minnesota fraud whistleblowers

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told Fox News there will be cash rewards for whistleblowers in Minnesota’s fraud scandal as the Trump administration investigates.

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1 week ago Bessent blames Walz as Treasury probes whether Minnesota fraud funds reached terror group al

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Minnesota tax dollars could have potentially been diverted to terrorist organization al-Shabab through alleged fraud schemes.

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1 week ago Bessent says Minnesota fraud recovery could help fund Trump’s $1.5T defense plan

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says Trump's proposed defense spending boost could be funded by recovering money from welfare fraud investigations.

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