Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent found himself in the spotlight during a heated exchange with Rep. Maxine Waters (D-CA) at a House Financial Services Committee hearing on Tuesday. Instead of directly answering Waters’ question about inflation and tariffs, Bessent’s response ignited further tension in the room. During his testimony as the committee’s only witness, Bessent faced sharp questions regarding the economic implications of tariffs imposed by … Continue reading Scott Bessent Sparks Outrage Over Inflation Responses During Tense Hearing