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Bessent Calls Clash With Bill Pulte a ‘Locker Room’ Fight

Bessent Calls Clash With Bill Pulte a ‘Locker Room’ Fight
New York Times Wednesday 03 June 2026, 20:40 UTC By Alan Rappeport 1 min read
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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said he had an argument with the housing finance director last year but now supports his appointment as acting director of national intelligence.

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said he had an argument with the housing finance director last year but now supports his appointment as acting director of national intelligence.
Bessent Calls Clash (ORG) Bill Pulte (PERSON) Scott Bessent (PERSON)
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