During a budget hearing on June 4, 2026, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent challenged Senator Ron Wyden, D-Ore., regarding his son's past interactions with Jeffrey Epstein. Bessent referenced emails suggesting that Adam Wyden sought Epstein's support for a business venture, asking, "Did your son and Jeffrey Epstein talk about pole dancing as he begged him for money?" This exchange occurred amid ongoing scrutiny of Epstein's connections to various public figures following his death in 2019. Bessent also noted that Adam Wyden had previously invested in Rick's Cabaret, a chain of strip clubs. Wyden did not respond to Bessent's remarks during the hearing.
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Scott Bessent Questions Senator Ron Wyden's Son's Ties to Jeffrey Epstein
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent confronted Senator Ron Wyden during a budget hearing about his son's past connections to Jeffrey Epstein. Bessent highlighted emails indicating that Adam Wyden sought Epstein's support for a business venture and mentioned his investment in Rick's Cabaret. Wyden did not reply to these comments.
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