Bessent clarifies threat against Bill Pulte: He said he was going to ‘kick his a**’
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent addressed a confrontation with Bill Pulte during a Senate Finance Committee hearing. He confirmed that he had expressed a desire to 'kick his a**' after Pulte allegedly spoke negatively about him to President Trump. Bessent emphasized that such conflicts are common in team environments and noted Pulte's recent appointment as acting director of national intelligence.
- ▪Scott Bessent confirmed a past confrontation with Bill Pulte during a Senate hearing.
- ▪Bessent stated he intended to 'kick his a**' after Pulte's comments to Trump.
- ▪Pulte has faced criticism for his lack of intelligence experience after being appointed acting director of national intelligence.
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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent confirmed reporting of a highly publicized clash between himself and Federal Housing Finance Agency Director Bill Pulte last year, although he said that such confrontations happen when working on a team. During a Wednesday hearing before the Senate Finance Committee to testify on President Donald Trump’s proposed budget, Bessent faced questions about Pulte, who was recently named acting director of national intelligence. Recommended Stories Treasury sanctions major Iranian cryptocurrency exchange What to know about Bill Pulte, Trump’s pick to be acting ODNI chief Job openings rise to highest level in nearly two years WHAT TO KNOW ABOUT BILL PULTE, TRUMP’S PICK TO BE ACTING ODNI CHIEF Sen.
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