It Was Scott Bessent's Turn Behind the Press Podium and Oh, My
Scott Bessent, the Secretary of the Treasury, addressed the press in the absence of the Presidential Press Secretary. He discussed the disarray within the Iranian government and the U.S. administration's patience regarding the situation. Bessent also provided updates on the investigation into Antifa funding and announced new IRS guidelines for nonprofits.
- ▪Scott Bessent led the White House press briefing in place of the absent Press Secretary.
- ▪He warned about the disarray in the Iranian government's leadership and the U.S. patience wearing thin.
- ▪Bessent announced that the IRS will hold NGOs accountable for the actions of their grant recipients.
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It Was Scott Bessent's Turn Behind the Press Podium and Oh, My Beege Welborn 4:20 PM | May 28, 2026 AP Photo/Alex Brandon I don't know if I've mentioned this before - okay, I know I have, but I'm going to say it again.Scott Bessent - GAH-RRROOOWWWLLLLLLLLWhew.I feel better.Holy smokes, for a cabinet stuffed to the gills with oversized intellects and booming characters, it really takes a blazing comet-like personality to consistently rise above such a stellar crew, but two guys do it effortlessly. One is obviously the masterful global Jack-of-All-Trades, our Secretary of State, Marco Rubio.
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