Event Brief
Bessent defends Trump economic record in contentious hearing
By The BriefBrief · Sources (3)
Filed: Sep 15, 2026 at 1:04 PM ET
Summary: Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent faced questions during a contentious hearing on rising energy prices, government debt, and the Trump team’s economic agenda. He defended the Trump economic record as lawmakers pressed on the administration’s outlook and fiscal concerns.
WHO: Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent
WHAT: Bessent defended the Trump economic record during a contentious hearing amid questions about energy prices and government debt.
WHEN: Sep 15, 2026 at 12:23 PM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: Lawmakers questioned Bessent about rising energy prices, government debt, and the Trump team’s economic agenda.
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