‘Why Would I Do That?’ Scott Bessent Goes Off On Dem Senator For Tax Dodge Claims
1 sourceUpdated Jul 2, 2026
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent clapped back at Democratic Maryland Sen. Chris Van Hollen Wednesday after being accused of allowing wealthy people to dodge their taxes. During a Senate Appropriations Committee hearing…
Chris Van HollenScott BessentThe Democratic PartyMarylandUnited States Senate Committee on Appropriations
Where do you stand?
Claim check
What each side asserts, disputes — or leaves out entirely.
Where do you land?
Whose framing of this story rings truest to you?
Sponsored