'Why Would I Do That?': Bessent Claps Back At Dem Senator In Testy Exchange

‘Why Would I Do That?’ Scott Bessent Goes Off On Dem Senator For Tax Dodge Claims

'What is your theory of the case, Senator?'

Bessent Calls Out Absurdity Of Democrat Senator's Questioning: 'Why Would I Do That?'

Democratic lawmakers have proven time and again that they’re willing to throw virtually any unsubstantiated allegation or disingenuous question at Trump administration officials and nominees during congressional hearings. But in most cases, those witnesses have been able to bat down such partisan rhetoric, and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent provided a lesson in that strategy during his recent appearance on Capitol Hill. The Daily Caller provid…

'Why Would I Do That?': Bessent Claps Back At Dem Senator In Testy Exchange

Scott Bessent clapped back at Democratic Maryland Sen. Chris Van Hollen Wednesday after being accused of allowing wealthy people to dodge their taxes.