Last week, a heated argument erupted between Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Tesla CEO Elon Musk in the White House over IRS leadership. Witnesses stated that Musk lobbied for Gary Shapley while Bessent supported Deputy Treasury Secretary Michael Faulkender. Their confrontation escalated to shouting, with Musk accusing Bessent of ulterior motives and Bessent criticizing Musk's efficiency efforts. Ultimately, the tension culminated in physical separation by an aide. President Trump appointed Faulkender the next day, indicating a resolution to the conflict but underscoring internal administration discord.
The argument ended when an aide stepped between the men to separate them. Donald Trump ultimately appointed Faulkender to the position on Friday.
It was two billionaire, middle-aged men thinking it was WWE in the hall of the West Wing. They were not physical in the Oval, but the president saw it.
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