During a Senate Finance Committee hearing, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent acknowledged a past incident where he threatened Bill Pulte, the newly appointed acting director of national intelligence. This admission came after Senator Thom Tillis inquired about the threat. Bessent clarified that he had stated he would 'kick his ass' rather than punch him. Tillis expressed agreement with Bessent's sentiments. The incident reportedly occurred last summer during a dinner with administration officials after Bessent learned of Pulte's negative comments about him to President Trump. Bessent later remarked that the matter is resolved, comparing it to sports teams having internal conflicts but still working together for overall success.
In other updates, Senator Mitch McConnell expressed concerns regarding Pulte's qualifications for the director of national intelligence position, emphasizing the need for extensive national security experience. Additionally, Secretary Rubio announced the conclusion of Operation 'Epic Fury' during a House Foreign Affairs Committee hearing, following recent military exchanges between Iranian and U.S. forces near the Strait of Hormuz.
