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Bessent recalls confrontation with acting intelligence director Pulte

Bessent mentioned a confrontation with acting intelligence director Pulte, appointed by President Trump, where he expressed a physical threat. This incident reportedly occurred in the summer of 2025.

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Bessent mentioned a confrontation with acting intelligence director Pulte, appointed by President Trump, where he expressed a physical threat. This incident reportedly occurred in the summer of 2025.

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WATCH: Bessent recalls telling acting intelligence director Pulte he was 'going to kick his ass'

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Bessent recalls confrontation with acting intelligence director Pulte