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Scott Bessent Slams Newsom Amid Presidential Speculation

2/21/2026

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Scott Bessent criticized Governor Gavin Newsom on FOX News, labeling him with a “glass jaw” and a “slow brain,” and claiming he struggles to handle criticism.
Newsom hints at a presidential run, but he calls the speculation wildly premature.
Newsom promotes his memoir, Young Man in a Hurry, set for release on February 24.
He will begin a book tour in Nashville, Tennessee, before moving to key Democratic primary states.

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Scott Bessent criticized Governor Gavin Newsom on FOX News, labeling him with a “glass jaw” and a “slow brain,” and claiming he struggles to handle criticism.
Newsom hints at a presidential run, but he calls the speculation wildly premature.
Newsom promotes his memoir, Young Man in a Hurry, set for release on February 24.
He will begin a book tour in Nashville, Tennessee, before moving to key Democratic primary states.