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Trump's Surprise Call Disrupts Treasury Secretary's Interview

3/13/2026

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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent was interrupted during a Sky News interview by President Donald Trump, who called him to the Situation Room at 10:22 a.m.
Bessent returned nearly two hours later, appearing tense, but assured interviewer Wilfred Frost that Trump was in "great spirits."
He praised the U.S. military's efforts in Iran and stated the U.S. Navy would escort oil tankers through the Strait of Hormuz when feasible.
Bessent revealed the war has cost the U.S. approximately $11 billion and noted he would not confront Trump about the war's affordability.

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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent was interrupted during a Sky News interview by President Donald Trump, who called him to the Situation Room at 10:22 a.m.
Bessent returned nearly two hours later, appearing tense, but assured interviewer Wilfred Frost that Trump was in "great spirits."
He praised the U.S. military's efforts in Iran and stated the U.S. Navy would escort oil tankers through the Strait of Hormuz when feasible.
Bessent revealed the war has cost the U.S. approximately $11 billion and noted he would not confront Trump about the war's affordability.