Bessent fields 2028 question in light of taking over White House briefing
While filing in for press secretary Karoline Leavitt, who is on maternity leave, Bessent spoke for more than 30 minutes about the Trump administration’s negotiations with Iran, the impending launch of “Trump Accounts” for children and other topics. During the press conference, AFP White House correspondent Danny Kemp noted Vice President Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio, two potential 2028 contenders, previously filled in for Leavitt in the James S. “You’re following in the footsteps at the podium there of Secretary Rubio and Vice President Vance,” Kemp said.
- ▪While filing in for press secretary Karoline Leavitt, who is on maternity leave, Bessent spoke for more than 30 minutes about the Trump administration’s negotiations with Iran, the impending launch of “Trump Accounts” for children and other
- ▪During the press conference, AFP White House correspondent Danny Kemp noted Vice President Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio, two potential 2028 contenders, previously filled in for Leavitt in the James S.
- ▪“You’re following in the footsteps at the podium there of Secretary Rubio and Vice President Vance,” Kemp said.
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Campaign Bessent fields 2028 question during White House briefing Comments: by Max Rego - 05/28/26 4:13 PM ET Comments: Link copied by Max Rego - 05/28/26 4:13 PM ET Comments: Link copied NOW PLAYING Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Thursday dismissed a question about his presidential ambitions during a White House press briefing. While filing in for press secretary Karoline Leavitt, who is on maternity leave, Bessent spoke for more than 30 minutes about the Trump administration’s negotiations with Iran, the impending launch of “Trump Accounts” for children and other topics. During the press conference, AFP White House correspondent Danny Kemp noted Vice President Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio, two potential 2028 contenders, previously filled in for Leavitt in the James S.
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