Scott Bessent's volatile behaviour at Treasury Department reported

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 7 Oct, 16:00 · Archive

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is reported to have displayed volatile behaviour towards staff and in public settings. The Daily Mail reports that Bessent once grew so enraged over the layout of his daily briefing book that he grabbed the binder and hurled it at a wall. He is also described as screaming profanities at a deputy.

The Independent World reports additional incidents, stating that Bessent spat in his food and exploded at a DC restaurateur after being confronted by protesters. Both outlets describe him as known for losing his temper at staffers and in the halls of the White House.

How it is being reported

• Scott Bessent spat in his food and exploded at DC restaurateur after being confronted by protesters: reportA new report sheds light on Trump Cabinet member’s conduct at the helm of the Treasury, where he is known for losing his temper at staffers and even in the halls of the White HouseIndependent World · 7 Oct, 15:50
• Scott Bessent's volcanic temper laid bare: Trump's money man hurled binder at wall and screamed profanities at deputy as SEVEN top officials exitTreasury Secretary Scott Bessent once grew so enraged over the way his daily briefing book was laid out that he grabbed the binder and hurled it at a wall.Daily Mail · 7 Oct, 13:33

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