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Bessent Slams Socialism Supporters as “Jealous” at G20

9/2/2026

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U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent called socialism supporters “underachievers” and “jealous” at the G20 summit.
Democratic socialists Darializa Avila Chevalier, Claire Valdezin and Melat Kirosin won primaries.
They cited cost-of-living worries and urged ending U.S. aid to Israel.
An August CBS News/YouGov poll found 9% very positive and 26% somewhat positive on socialism.
The same poll showed 46% positive, 33% negative and 20% no opinion on capitalism.

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U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent called socialism supporters “underachievers” and “jealous” at the G20 summit.
Democratic socialists Darializa Avila Chevalier, Claire Valdezin and Melat Kirosin won primaries.
They cited cost-of-living worries and urged ending U.S. aid to Israel.
An August CBS News/YouGov poll found 9% very positive and 26% somewhat positive on socialism.
The same poll showed 46% positive, 33% negative and 20% no opinion on capitalism.