Scott Bessent, the US Treasury Secretary, reportedly advised former President Donald Trump not to host Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in the Oval Office. According to the book 'Regime Change' by New York Times reporters Maggie Haberman and Jonathan Swan, Bessent used derogatory terms to describe Zelenskyy. The book is set to be published on June 20, 2026.
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US Treasury Secretary advised against hosting Ukrainian President Zelenskyy, book claims
A new book claims that US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent advised Donald Trump against hosting Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, referring to him with derogatory terms. The book, titled 'Regime Change', is authored by New York Times reporters and will be released on June 20, 2026.
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US treasury chief urged Trump not to host ‘Mr Bean on crack’ Zelenskyy, book says
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US Treasury Secretary advised against hosting Ukrainian President Zelenskyy, book claims