‘We’re Not Gonna Let Them Be Irresponsible’: Scott Bessent Dismisses Martha Raddatz’s Raising Dem Shutdown Concerns
1 sourceUpdated Jul 2, 2026
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent brushed off ABC host Martha Raddatz’s attempt Sunday to pin the government shutdown on Republicans. The shutdown of the federal government began Oct. 1 after Senate Minority Leader…
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