‘I’m Gonna Punch You in Your F--king Face’: Scott Bessent Threatens an Administration Rival | Metals Mine

  • ‘I’m Gonna Punch You in Your F--king Face’: Scott Bessent Threatens an Administration Rival

    From politico.com

    A private dinner attended by dozens of administration officials and close advisers to President Donald Trump was temporarily marred by a dramatic clash between two of Trump’s top economic officials, with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent at one point threatening to punch top housing finance official Bill Pulte “in the fucking face.” The Wednesday evening event was supposed to be one of celebration: It was both the much-anticipated inaugural dinner at Executive Branch, the ultra-exclusive Georgetown club created by and for Trump world’s uberrich, and a birthday party for MAGA-friendly podcaster Chamath ... (full story)

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DuranDuran
Sep 8, 2025 10:24am
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Bessent seems to have some pent up anger, second cabinet official he's threatened to fight in the past few months. Maybe he will participate in the UFC event happening at the white house next year
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Schultz
Sep 8, 2025 1:10pm
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Quoting Vancarbon
“ Why the fuck are you talking to the president about me? Fuck you,” Bessent told Pulte. “I’m gonna punch you in your fucking face.” It’s either me or him,” Bessent said to Malik. “You tell me who’s getting the fuck out of here.” Or,” he added, “we could go outside.” “To do what?” asked Pulte. “To talk?” “No,” Bessent replied. “I’m going to fucking beat your ass.” Sounds like a foul mouthed individual. If that’s...
Yeah. On reflection, I don't get it. Suitably unbecoming.

I've witnessed people snapping on the trading desk, like when they've dropped a few million or whatever for no good reason and something breaks and words are spoken that are regretted, and so there are apologies if necessary.

But that seems just vicious.
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Vancarbon
Sep 8, 2025 12:17pm
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“ Why the fuck are you talking to the president about me? Fuck you,” Bessent told Pulte. “I’m gonna punch you in your fucking face.”

It’s either me or him,” Bessent said to Malik. “You tell me who’s getting the fuck out of here.”

Or,” he added, “we could go outside.”
“To do what?” asked Pulte. “To talk?”
“No,” Bessent replied. “I’m going to fucking beat your ass.”

Sounds like a foul mouthed individual.

If that’s standard behaviour then he’s a slime ball.

Nothing worse than a diva with an attitude
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Vancarbon
Sep 8, 2025 1:22pm
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Quoting Schultz
{quote} Yeah. On reflection, I don't get it. Suitably unbecoming. I've witnessed people snapping on the trading desk, like when they've dropped a few million or whatever for no good reason and something breaks and words are spoken that are regretted, and so there are apologies if necessary. But that seems just vicious.
Yet others here find it acceptable !

Takes all sorts I suppose
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Schultz
Sep 8, 2025 10:45am
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Is good. Is assertive. Is healthy to have it out with childish snivelling weasels who schemes behind your back.

In front of everyone so everyone knows that you know Pulte is a pathetic weakling spreading discontent about someone who is clearly on another level of intelligence and culture.

Of course these dudes are under stress. In the circumstances it doesn't take much for such disloyalty to break even the most composed of people.
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Schultz
Sep 8, 2025 11:16am
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Quoting Jr123
Always watch the quiet ones. I think the pressure is starting to get to him. What's the phrase, going postal.
No, he just has the emotional intelligence of someone with self-confidence who decides that he isn't prepared to tolerate such a dolt in the team.

Remember, "several people" knew. Pulte must be exceptionally dumb about spreading whispers about someone who clearly outranks him.
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PiipPool
Sep 8, 2025 8:20pm
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I am picturing him rising the ranks to where he is today by fighting anyone who got in his way lol. Bessent the DC Boxer.
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Expo33
Sep 8, 2025 4:28pm
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Quoting Trader#66AA
{quote} trust me, bro, journalism
Agree.

The best narratives usually come with anonymity.
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Jr123
Sep 8, 2025 10:28am
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Always thought Bessent was the one who gave Elon Musk his black eye.
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Polimini
Sep 8, 2025 1:14pm
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Lay down with dogs get fleas
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Trader#0DBB
Sep 8, 2025 10:34am
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another full nonsensical hearsay of Politico media to make Trump administration a Reality Show. seems Politico is far more than a tabloid media.
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Trader#D285
Sep 8, 2025 2:46pm
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I would love to see both punching each other
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Jr123
Sep 8, 2025 10:59am
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Always watch the quiet ones. I think the pressure is starting to get to him. What's the phrase, going postal.
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Bigus Dadus
Sep 8, 2025 6:55pm
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Why do I keep getting vibes of the movie Idiocracy
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Trader#BF01
Sep 8, 2025 10:28am
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puppy fight. lol
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doodooltalai
Sep 8, 2025 12:08pm
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source : trust me bro, we are pro liberal journalist.
Trader#F9E2
Sep 8, 2025 12:37pm
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Quoting Vancarbon
...Sounds like a foul mouthed individual.... he’s a slime ball....
Might want to ditch those preconceived notions. For swearing? Really? Okies, whatever helps you sleep at night.

All it shows is classic implosion. Typical human behavior when they are working only to save their own hides. Not for the people that put and will ultimately keep them there. They'll find that out the hard way, eventually. Worst case scenario is that the democrats fail to find a suitable replacement. People will stick with what they know, even if it horrendous. Uncertainty is the Killer my friends.

All human psych 101. Do yourself a favor, go buy a text book a learn if you expect to win over a very long period in this industry.
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Trader#F042
Sep 8, 2025 12:50pm
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Bill Pulte definitely looks like a guy who needs to get his ass whooped! Like twice a year..!

Bessent on the other-hand has definitely been stoled on with his cocky ass mouf! Angry Gay Man.... He's probably done already got his ass kicked so many times in his life, he dont GAF anymore! LOL!

I bet Elon busted on Bessent's gayness, was probably mid sentence staring off into the distance when he got cracked by GayGangster PowerBottomBess...!! LOL All attention seeking Laaahoooossseerrrs if you ask me!!
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FourxTwoxs
Sep 8, 2025 12:54pm
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Inb4 Video of the "Enthusiasms" baseball bat being brandished at one of these dinners.
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Trader#F9E2
Sep 8, 2025 1:16pm
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Quoting Trader#F042
...All attention seeking Laaahoooossseerrrs if you ask me!!
Precisely. Attention whores are the thing now. Don't you do social media bro? The King of Social Whoring One's Self. Look at me and my shitty life.. Yaaaaay!

Now it has moved into the White House.

You've just been Influenced...
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Mark T
Sep 8, 2025 2:10pm
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Such a classy and professional administration.
Trader#66AA
Sep 8, 2025 3:15pm
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The scene was described to me by WHO eyewitness and four other WHOS familiar with what happened. One Trump insider plus four other Trump insiders told me someone might have overheard one of the other insiders saying something to the other WHO. All the WHOS involved were granted anonymity due to the sensitivity of the situation.

trust me, bro, journalism
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cubfxmatty
Sep 8, 2025 6:26pm
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hahahahaha, Bessent looks like a weak little girl, he couldn't throw a punch. All talk
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Trader#4ECD
Sep 9, 2025 8:59am
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Quoting Schultz
{quote} No, he just has the emotional intelligence of someone with self-confidence who decides that he isn't prepared to tolerate such a dolt in the team. Remember, "several people" knew. Pulte must be exceptionally dumb about spreading whispers about someone who clearly outranks him.
That makes no sense, those of us with self confidence don't loose our tempers like that, try again
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Trader#A306
Sep 8, 2025 10:20am
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This proves that Elon was punched in the face a few months ago, when he threatened Trump with the Epstein List.
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Trader#CF90
Sep 8, 2025 10:58am
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Yet these are the officials, administration and Leaders tasked with - checks notes - Making America Great Again Again. Yeaahh ok
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Trader#EAC9
Sep 8, 2025 12:32pm
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lol
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Trader#F9E2
Sep 8, 2025 1:19pm
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Quoting Polimini
Lay down with dogs get fleas
You gotta sleep in dat bed you made all by yourself too bro
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Trader#92A6
Sep 8, 2025 1:48pm
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Shouldn't drink if ya gonna get nasty
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Trader#2FDF
Sep 8, 2025 6:52pm
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Just go ahead to kill each other die die no one care ….. zZzzzzz useless ppl all clown
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Trader#1E4F
Sep 8, 2025 6:57pm
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Things seem to go much better when people with a third grade maturity weren't in charge.
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Trader#C087
Sep 8, 2025 9:46pm
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Why does this administration spend so much in exclusive billionaire clubs? Is that where the swamp is?
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Trader#5DDF
Sep 9, 2025 7:13am
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LOL who knew he was so Sassy he is definitely the butch and not the bitch in his marriage
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