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Trump's Tariffs Spark Heated Debate in Congress Hearing

2/6/2026

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In a February 4, 2026 hearing, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent faced scrutiny from House Democrats over President Donald Trump's tariffs and World Liberty Financial.
Rep. Gregory Meeks accused Bessent of being a 'flunky' for Trump and failing to address conflicts of interest from foreign investments.
Hearing devolved into shouting matches as Rep. Maxine Waters demanded respect for committee's time.
The following day, Bessent faced questions in a Senate hearing.

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In a February 4, 2026 hearing, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent faced scrutiny from House Democrats over President Donald Trump's tariffs and World Liberty Financial.
Rep. Gregory Meeks accused Bessent of being a 'flunky' for Trump and failing to address conflicts of interest from foreign investments.
Hearing devolved into shouting matches as Rep. Maxine Waters demanded respect for committee's time.
The following day, Bessent faced questions in a Senate hearing.