Trump Admin Tensions: Bessent Says He Told Pulte He'd 'Kick His Ass'
Summary
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said he once threatened Bill Pulte, President Trump’s pick for Director of National Intelligence, after hearing negative things about himself. Pulte is a businessman chosen for the intelligence post despite no experience in intelligence, causing concern among lawmakers.Key Facts
- Bessent said he told Pulte he would “kick his ass” during a private dinner last September.
- The argument reportedly started because Pulte was speaking badly about Bessent.
- Bill Pulte currently leads the Federal Housing Finance Agency, overseeing government-backed mortgage companies.
- President Trump nominated Pulte to be the next Director of National Intelligence after Tulsi Gabbard resigned.
- Pulte’s background is in real estate and finance, not intelligence or national security.
- Some lawmakers from both parties worry Pulte’s appointment could politicize intelligence agencies.
- Pulte has made criminal referrals alleging mortgage fraud involving Democrats while at FHFA.
- Bessent described the disagreement as a typical “locker room” squabble among teams.
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