Treasury Secretary Bessent Defends Trump Economic Record in Contentious House Hearing
Scott Bessent faced pointed questions on energy prices, government debt and the administration's economic agenda during a House hearing, according to CNBC.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent appeared before a House hearing on September 15, 2026, where he defended the Trump administration's economic record amid pointed questioning from lawmakers, according to a report by CNBC.
According to CNBC, Bessent was pressed on a range of issues, including rising energy prices, the trajectory of government debt, and the broader economic agenda pursued by the Trump administration.
The hearing was described by CNBC as contentious, though the outlet did not provide further detail on the specific exchanges or the identities of the lawmakers questioning the secretary.
CNBC's report did not specify Bessent's exact responses to the questions raised, nor did it outline particular data points cited by lawmakers regarding energy prices or debt levels.
The hearing comes as economic policy remains a focus of political debate ahead of the midterm elections, according to CNBC.
Further details on the hearing's proceedings and any policy commitments made by Bessent were not immediately available.
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