US Treasury Secretary Scott Baisent is once again in the spotlight. At a dinner party held at Donald Trump Jr.'s club in Washington D.C., he became aggressive towards Bill Pulte, Chairman of the Federal Housing Finance Agency, resorting to physical threats and intimidation.
US News: US Treasury Secretary Scott Baisent has once again found himself in the spotlight. During a dinner party held in Washington D.C., his anger suddenly erupted towards Bill Pulte, Chairman of the Federal Housing Finance Agency. The party was hosted at Donald Trump Jr.'s upscale club. As soon as Baisent spotted Pulte, he lost his composure, and a heated argument ensued.
"What did you say to the President?"
According to reports, upon seeing Pulte, Baisent immediately questioned him about what he had said to the President regarding him. He then began to hurl expletives at Pulte. In his anger, Baisent threatened, "I will punch you in the face and break your jaw." His outburst created a tense atmosphere, leaving the guests at the dinner stunned.
Ultimatum and Threats
Baisent did not end the altercation there. He made it clear that either Pulte would stay at the party, or he would. During this, he gestured towards Omeed Malik, a partner at the club, and stated that the decision of who should leave now rested with him. Baisent even suggested they could go outside to talk, but his true intention was to confront Pulte.
Pulte asked – "Do you want to talk?"
Amidst this entire unfolding scenario, when Pulte asked if they should go outside to talk, Baisent directly replied, "No, I will beat you up." Everyone present was taken aback by this response. The party's atmosphere was completely ruined, and the situation became difficult to manage.
Seeing the situation escalating, Omeed Malik, a partner at the club, intervened immediately. He escorted Baisent to another section of the club in an attempt to calm him down. His efforts somewhat brought the situation under control, but the incident undeniably dimmed the party's ambiance.
Baisent Has Also Confronted Elon Musk
This is not the first time Scott Baisent has been involved in a controversy. Previously, he had a public altercation with renowned industrialist Elon Musk at the White House. That incident also escalated to the point where a physical fight was narrowly averted between them. This past event has cast Baisent in the image of a "fighting secretary."
Why is Baisent Constantly Involved in Controversies?
Analysts believe that Baisent's temperament is highly aggressive. He often responds to any issue with sharp and harsh remarks. Within government circles, it is believed that his anger often flares up on a personal level rather than being confined to policy discussions. This is precisely why he frequently finds himself in the public eye on various platforms.
Scott Baisent's conduct is also becoming a headache for the Donald Trump administration. While Trump is focused on his 2024 electoral strategy, the actions of his secretary are repeatedly becoming a subject of discussion. This provides the opposition with ample opportunity to criticize the administration.
