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Bessent Says He’d ‘Kick His Ass’ Over Pulte Appointment
6/4/2026
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- Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said he would “kick his ass” rather than punch Bill Pulte.
- Senator Thom Tillis questioned Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent about the remark, saying he shares the emotion.
- President Donald Trump appointed Bill Pulte as acting director of national intelligence this week.
- The exchange took place during a Senate committee hearing on Wednesday.
