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'Wipe That Smirk Off His Face': Maxine Waters Corners Scott Bessent on Live TV, Then Fires Off the 5-Word Line That Ends Him — Donald Trump | ChamberLight
News / National News / Atlanta Black Star 3 min read The article links Trump’s policies to its account of inflation, fuel costs, and economic uncertainty.
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At a House Financial Services hearing, Rep. Maxine Waters pressed Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent about tariffs and inflation, repeatedly reclaiming her questioning time when he did not answer directly. The article presents the exchange as a viral confrontation and connects it to broader criticism of the Trump administration’s economic policies.
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best 15 stories · 43–52 · updated Sep 25, 2026
This article 1 analysis · Sep 23, 2026
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People in this story 4 + 1 Questioned Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent at a House Financial Services Committee hearing.
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President whose tariffs, economic policies, and Iran war are criticized in the article.
Arkansas Republican committee chairman who intervened in the hearing; the roster lists a different first name.
Treasury Secretary questioned by Waters and described as defending Trump administration policies.
ALSO MENTIONED Steve Mnuchin, Former Treasury Secretary mentioned as a prior subject of Waters’ questioning.
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Arkansas Republican committee chairman who intervened in the hearing; the roster lists a different first name.
Treasury Secretary questioned by Waters and described as defending Trump administration policies.
ALSO MENTIONED Steve Mnuchin, Former Treasury Secretary mentioned as a prior subject of Waters’ questioning.
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