Scott Bessent also praised President Trump for being "open-minded" for inviting the New York City mayor-elect to the White House.

New York mayor-elect reaffirms past criticisms of president after agreeing to work with him on cost-of-living concerns

The New York Mayor-elect stuck by his previous criticism without saying the "F" word: fascist. "That’s something that I’ve said in the past."

Scott Bessent also praised President Trump for being "open-minded" for inviting the New York City mayor-elect to the White House.