Elon Musk and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent clashed in a heated shouting match last Thursday in the West Wing, reportedly within earshot of President Donald Trump, Axios reported. The confrontation was reportedly sparked by a dispute over the appointment of the IRS Acting Commissioner. Tensions boiled over when Bessent accused Musk of undermining him, prompting expletive-laden exchanges and insults. Bessent ultimately prevailed, with Faulkender replacing Shapley the following day. Witnesses described the argument as loud and chaotic, likening it to a WWE-style showdown between two billionaire, middle-aged men in the West Wing.
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00:02Elon Musk and Treasury Secretary Scott Besson clashed in a heated shouting match last Thursday
00:06in the West Wing, reportedly with an air shot of President Donald Trump, Axios reported.
00:11The confrontation was reportedly sparked by a dispute over the appointment of the IRS
00:15acting commissioner. Attentions boiled over when Besson accused Musk of undermining him,
00:20prompting expletive laden exchanges and insults. Besson ultimately prevailed,
00:24with Falkender replacing Shapley the following day.
00:28Witnesses describe the argument as loud and chaotic, likening it to a WWE-style showdown
00:34between two billionaire middle-aged men in the West Wing.
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