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Democrats blast Bessent over Trump baby accounts ‘backdoor for privatizing Social Security’ remarks
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is facing heavy backlash from Democrats over a Wednesday remark in which he talked about “a ...
Bessent says new Trump child savings accounts are ‘back door for privatizing Social Security’
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said that the Trump administration was committted to protecting Social Security hours after ...
Bessent calls Trump baby accounts 'backdoor for privatizing Social Security'
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Wednesday likened new savings accounts in a bill President Donald Trump this month ...
Trump, Bessent knock India as tariff deadline nears
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and President Trump took swings at India as a tariff deadline nears for the country. “India ...
Trump Accounts 'Backdoor Way' to Privatize Social Security: Scott Bessent
The Treasury Secretary has described new savings account for young Americans as a "backdoor for privatizing Social Security." ...
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Scott Bessent Gulps His Way Through Damage Control on Social Security
The Treasury secretary has a really strange way of convincing people it’s “ridiculous” to think the program is under threat.
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'You All Need To Own Up': Sen. Maggie Hassan Corners Scott Bessent, Exposes His Lies On Trump's Tariffs During Tense Exchange In Hearing
During a Senate Finance Committee hearing held on June 12, 2025, Senator Maggie Hassan (D-NH) revealed data and tariff ...
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'Tell Me Why You Think It's Good Idea!': Bernie Sanders Makes Mincemeat Out Of Scott Bessent During Fiery Exchange In Hearing
During a Senate Finance Committee hearing on June 12, 2025, Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT) mercilessly grilled Treasury ...
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'It's Clear That You Don't Wanna Answer': Elizabeth Warren Calls Out Scott Bessent To His Face For Dodging Questions In Hearing
During a Senate Finance Committee hearing on June 12, 2025, Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) called out Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent for refusing to answer her questions regarding Medicaid and the ...
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'Don't Fear The President': Scott Bessent Shivers When Rep. Al Green Calls Him Out For Dodging Questions In Tense Hearing
During a recent House Financial Services Committee hearing, Congressman Al Green (D-TX) called out Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent for dodging questions in order to appease Donald Trump. "Don't fear ...
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'I'm Not Having A Hard Time Answering': Scott Bessent Spins His Wheels In Desperate Attempt To Deny Trump's Mistakes In House Hearing
In a House Financial Services Committee hearing several weeks ago before the House passed Donald Trump's "one big beautiful ...
Chuck Schumer Says Scott Bessent 'Slipped' And 'Told The Truth' About Trump's Social Security Privatization Plan
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Wednesday that President Donald Trump's new children's savings program "is a back door ...