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Elon Musk, Trump and Scott Bessent

Trump Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent knocks Elon Musk's new political party

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent criticized Elon Musk 's new political party, saying the world's wealthiest man wasn't a popular part of the Trump administration. Asked about Musk's move, Bessent told CNN's Dana Bash that the ideas behind the administration's Department of Government Efficiency effort, also known as DOGE, were "very popular."

The Daily Beast on MSN · 14h

Scott Bessent Shades Elon Musk’s New ‘America Party’

The Tesla CEO announced the formation of a new political party after the president signed the “Big, Beautiful Bill.”

HuffPost on MSN · 11h

Trump's Treasury Secretary Disses Elon Musk After He Announces Rival Political Party

President Donald Trump’s treasury secretary just told Elon Musk to stay out of politics. Cabinet member Scott Bessent took a shot at the Tesla CEO and former White House advisor after he revealed he was forming his own political party over the weekend.

Bessent, tariff and April levels

Seeking Alpha on MSN · 3h

Bessent says tariffs will 'boomerang back' to April levels if no deal, hinting extension

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Sunday that if U.S. trading partners do not make progress on trade negotiations, tariffs will go back to April levels, effective August 1.

The Hill on MSN · 16h

Bessent: Trump tariffs set to ‘boomerang back’ to higher rates if deals not reached

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Sunday that countries will see their respective tariff rates “boomerang back” on Aug. 1 to the higher levels announced three months ago, if they don’t

CNN · 20h

Bessent says tariffs will ‘boomerang’ to ‘Liberation Day’ levels if countries fail to negotiate deals

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said tariff letters will be sent to about 100 countries over the next several days, as the Trump administration’s 90-day tariff pause comes to an end Wednesday.

Scott Bessent, Trade Deals

The New York Times · 18h

Bessent Says He Expects Trade Deals by This Week’s Deadline

But the Treasury secretary also said that some countries working toward agreements with the United States could have until Aug. 1.

MarketWatch · 29m

More trade announcements coming in the next 48 hours: Bessent

HuffPost on MSN · 1h

Scott Bessent Claims More Trade Deals Are Coming Despite Limited Progress

Trump announced he would be pausing his sweeping tariffs on most countries for 90 days to allow them time to negotiate with the U.S. That deadline is set to expire on Wednesday, but Bessent said countries wouldn’t immediately be hit with higher rates,

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Democrats 'seem to think that poor people are stupid,' Scott Bessent says

President Trump's Treasury secretary bristled at suggestions that changes to Medicaid would make it too difficult for people.

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Scott Bessent says young men are in an ‘era of despondency,’ has hope for American workers

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent discusses the impact of President Donald Trump’s ‘big, beautiful bill,’ immigrant labor and more on ‘Fox News Sunday.’ ...

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Scott Bessent Slams Larry Summers' '2,000 Days Of Death' Remark On Trump Tax Plan: Demands Apology Over 'Callous' TV Comment

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent criticized former Treasury Secretary Larry Summers on Monday, calling his recent television ...

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Scott Bessent: "The Principles Of DOGE Were Very Popular... Elon Was Not"

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent ran this victory lap after running Elon Musk out of the Trump administration, during an ...

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Bessent outlines final tariff warning as trade deadline nears

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent tells CNN’s Dana Bash that countries that fail to reach trade agreements by August 1 will ...

Elon Musk Calls Scott Bessent 'Soros Stooge' Who Can't 'Do Math' After Treasury Secretary Said Tesla CEO Was Polling Badly

Elon Musk criticizes Scott Bessent, referring to him as a Soros stooge and dismissing his criticism of Musk's popularity.

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Bessent on Medicaid Work Requirements: Democrats Want To Infantilize The Poor; "I Don't Think Poor People Are Stupid"

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent defended the "Big, Beautiful Bill" including work requirements for able-bodied Americans ...

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