Scott Bessent spat in his food and exploded at DC restaurateur after being confronted by protesters: report
First reported 7 Oct, 09:06 UTCUpdated 3d ago3 sources
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AI-generatedTreasury Secretary Scott Bessent criticized The Wall Street Journal for a report detailing internal strife and his reported angry outbursts, while left-leaning outlets focused on a specific incident where he allegedly spat in his food.
How the Left framed it
Left-leaning outlets emphasise a specific incident where Scott Bessent allegedly spat in his food and had a meltdown at a restaurant, describing his conduct as revolting and noting his history of losing his temper.
How the Center framed it
Center outlets report that Bessent attacked The Wall Street Journal for a story about tension and turnover within his department, calling the publication a 'shadow of its former self' and noting Trump's comment about creating a 'monster'.
How the Right framed it
No right-leaning coverage yet.
What everyone reports
- Scott Bessent criticized The Wall Street Journal for a report on his department
- The report allegedly covers tension and turnover within the Treasury Department
- Bessent called The Wall Street Journal a 'shadow of its former self'
- Trump joked that he 'created a monster' in Bessent
Where coverage differs
- The nature of the report: center outlets frame it as general 'tension, turnover' and 'angry outbursts', while left-leaning outlets attribute specific incidents like spitting in food and a restaurant meltdown to Bessent
- The characterization of the outbursts: left-leaning outlets describe them as 'revolting' and a 'meltdown', while center outlets quote Bessent's criticism of the report
Written by AI from the headlines and excerpts of 5 outlets (Z.ai) on 8 Oct, 15:26 UTC. It can make mistakes — read the original reporting below. How briefings work
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How outlets on each side framed it
A new report sheds light on Trump Cabinet member’s conduct at the helm of the Treasury, where he is known for losing his temper at staffers and even in the halls of the White House
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No right-leaning outlet in our index has covered this yet.
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- Trump Goon’s Disgusting Restaurant Meltdown Revealed (opens The Daily Beast in a new tab)
Photo Illustration by Eric Faison/The Daily Beast/Getty Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent had a revolting meltdown after protesters confronted him at a fancy restaurant, it has been revealed. In December 2025, members of the activist group CodePink heckled Bessent while he ate at the Brazilian-influenced Italian…
- Scott Bessent spat in his food and exploded at DC restaurateur after being confronted by protesters: report (opens The Independent in a new tab)
A new report sheds light on Trump Cabinet member’s conduct at the helm of the Treasury, where he is known for losing his temper at staffers and even in the halls of the White House
