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Bessent rips Wall Street Journal after report on ‘tension, turnover’

Bessent rips Wall Street Journal after report on ‘tension, turnover’

Summary

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent criticized The Wall Street Journal for a report that described problems and staff changes in his department. He said the newspaper is no longer reputable and compared it unfavorably to TMZ, a popular entertainment news outlet.

Key Facts

  • Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent responded strongly to a Wall Street Journal article.
  • The article discussed tension and staff turnover in the Treasury Department.
  • Bessent said The Wall Street Journal is not as reliable as it used to be.
  • He called the report a "disgrace" and compared the Journal to TMZ.
  • TMZ is known for entertainment news, not serious reporting.
  • Bessent defended the department against the reported claims.
  • This exchange highlights tensions between government officials and the media.
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