Bessent Reportedly Warned Trump Against Hosting Zelenskyy Before Explosive White House Meeting: 'Mr Bean

US treasury chief urged Trump not to host ‘Mr Bean on crack’ Zelenskyy, book says

Bessent reportedly called Zelenskyy 'Mr Bean on crack' and advised Trump against hosting him, per a book on Trump's second term. The diplomatic rift affects US-Europe relations—geopolitical context for IT leaders managing international operations and partnerships.