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Bessent Calls Clash With Bill Pulte a ‘Locker Room’ Fight

NY Times · Jun 3, 2026, 8:40 PM · Also reported by 3 other sources

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said he had an argument with the housing finance director last year but now supports his appointment as acting director of national intelligence.

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