A contentious Wednesday hearing saw Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent clash repeatedly with Democratic lawmakers, as insults flew and disputes over fiscal policy, the Trump family’s business dealings, and other issues overwhelmed the stated focus on oversight of the U.S. financial system.
A hearing about oversight of the U.S. financial system devolved into insults several times Wednesday as Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent clashed with Democrat lawmakers over fiscal policy, the business dealings of the Trump family, and other issues.
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Source: Newsmax | Published: 2026-02-05T03:00:56Z
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