'Schrödinger’s deal': Internet ridicules Scott Bessent's trade war promise fails
Critics mocked Treasury secretary Scott Bessent's trade war promises when interrogated by Fox News's Bill Hemmer on Friday.
The interview came after President Donald Trump threatened 50% tariffs on the European Union and 25% tariffs on Apple iPhones that are not made in the United States. His Truth Social announcement caused the stock markets to plummet.
Even those on the right seemed concerned about Bessent's answers, with @JohnBoyCali — whose bio says he's "anti-radical democrats" — posted to X, "Scott Bessent seemed more cautious than usual this AM on Fox. I wonder what the real reason is? Maybe to lower expectations a bit?"...
May 23, 2025

