Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent erupted at California Governor Gavin Newsom after the Democrat vowed to slap a 100% tax on Californians receiving payouts from US President Donald Trump’s $1.8 billion 'anti-weaponization' fund. The clash comes as tensions explode between Trump allies and blue-state leaders over claims of political targeting, taxpayer money, and government 'weaponization.' Show more Show less
'No cure for STUPID!': Bessent TORCHES Newsom over proposal to tax Trump’s ‘slush fund’ recipients
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent erupted at California Governor Gavin Newsom after the Democrat vowed to slap a 100% tax on Californians receiving payouts from US President Donald Trump’s $1.8 billion 'anti-weaponization' fund. The clash comes as tensions explode between Trump allies and blue-state leaders over claims of political targeting, taxpayer money, and government 'weaponization.'











