Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent Denies Wall Street Journal Report
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent dismissed a Wall Street Journal report alleging a toxic work environment and high staff turnover within the Treasury Department.
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent criticized The Wall Street Journal on Wednesday after the publication reported internal strife and high staff turnover within the Treasury Department. The report alleged that Bessent's intense conduct and reprimands of employees caused several key officials to leave and cited a 2025 incident in which Bessent reportedly threw a briefing book at a wall.
During an appearance on Fox News, Bessent dismissed the allegations, claiming the story relied on only two disgruntled employees while ignoring dozens of others who view him as a great employer. He characterized the news organization as a shadow of its former self.
A spokesperson for The Wall Street Journal denied Bessent's claims and stated that the publication stands by its reporting, which was based on extensive interviews with dozens of individuals.
