Bessent dismissed concerns about viral cabinet meeting notes that showed him repeatedly writing “resistance.” During a White House press briefing, he responded to questions about whether the notes were intended to keep President Trump or himself calm. He said reporters could photograph the notes and assume they had a scoop. The notes drew criticism amid continued economic strain, including high costs and rising gas prices during the Iran conflict. Bessent argued gas prices will drop once a deal with Iran is finalized and the Strait of Hormuz is fully operational. Iran has continued targeting ships and charging tolls in the region while talks with the United States continue.
"Bessent dismissed it and laughed off reporters getting any sort of scoop off of his notes. So people could look over my shoulder, photograph them, and think they got a scoop, Bessent said, earning some laughter from the room."
"Critics pounced on the image, calling it cringe and arguing it showed desperation as the economy is still suffering from high costs and rising gas prices amid the ongoing Iran conflict. Shirazi asked if the resilience them was an attempt to keep either President Donald Trump or Bessent himself calm."
"At one point, he was asked by Daily Mail's Elina Shirazi what the meaning behind his recent viral cabinet notes meant. Reuters senior photo journalist Evan Vucci caught Bessent's notes during a cabinet meeting this week which included Bessent scribbling the word resistance multiple times."
"Bessent argued gas prices will soon come tumbling down once a deal with Iran is in place and the Strait of Hormuz, where roughly 20% of the world's oil supply moves through, is fully up and running. Iran has continued targeting and charging tolls to ships in the region as talks with the United States continue."
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