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Bessent tells FHFA director ‘I’m gonna punch you in your f‑‑‑ing face’: Report

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent threatened FHFA Director Bill Pulte at a private dinner over accusations of Pulte criticizing him to President Trump amid policy disputes.

  • On September 3, 2025, during a private dinner at the Executive Branch club in Georgetown, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent threatened to physically assault Bill Pulte, the head of the agency overseeing federal housing finance.
  • The confrontation arose after Bessent learned Pulte had been speaking negatively about his leadership to President Trump, reflecting ongoing tensions between the two top economic officials tasked with sensitive financial reforms.
  • Witnesses reported Bessent unleashed an expletive-laden tirade, demanded Pulte's removal, pushed him to take the dispute outside, and was separated by club co-owner Omeed Malik, while both stayed for the dinner at opposite ends of the table.
  • According to Politico sources, including an eyewitness, Bessent threatened Pulte with physical violence, saying he intended to hit him in the face and warned that he was going to severely beat him during a heated confrontation.
  • The incident highlights internal power struggles within Trump's administration, as Bessent and Pulte, working on privatizing Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, maintain conflicting approaches and differing presidential ties, with the White House declining comment.
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An exclusive dinner in Georgetown, Washington, and suddenly the fists almost fly: US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent completely lost control and threatened his cabinet colleague Bill Pulte in the middle of the hall. A power struggle in the heart of Trump's government.

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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessant and Bill Pulte are two of the top officials in the Trump administration. The battle between them reflects both personal and professional tensions, which are part of the ongoing competition for economic policies and influence within the Trump administration. However, such conflicts have been a part of Scott Bessant's working style before.

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Political Wire broke the news in New York, United States on Monday, September 8, 2025.
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