Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent downplayed reports of internal conflicts within the Trump administration, citing it as normal policymaking process. He joked about the long history of dueling Treasury secretaries and emphasized the importance of collaboration within the team to serve the President and American people effectively. Bessent’s comments follow recent stories of heated disagreements between him and other officials, including threats of physical violence during economic policy discussions. As a hedge fund veteran, Bessent took office in January and has been overseeing trade negotiations for the administration.

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