JOURNAL ARTICLE

Bessent Clashes With Waters, Recalls Bahamas New Year Encounter.

  • Published In: Bloomberg.com, 2025. P. N.PAG 1 of 3

  • Database: Business Source Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Flatley, Daniel 3 of 3

Abstract

The article from Bloomberg.com discusses a tense exchange between Scott Bessent and Maxine Waters during a hearing of the House Financial Services Committee. Waters criticized Bessent's leadership at the Treasury, referencing a past encounter in the Bahamas. Bessent defended his actions and clarified misconceptions about Elon Musk's involvement. The article also mentions a humorous moment when Bessent was asked about the US economy under different presidents. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Bloomberg.com. 2025/05, pN.PAG
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:History
  • Publication Date:2025
  • Accession Number:184994427
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