Bessent Slams Financial Times Over “Fake Policy” Claims

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Scott Bessent has publicly attacked the Financial Times, calling its report “explicitly false” after it claimed he supported reshaping Federal Reserve oversight based on the Bank of England model. Bessent insists the outlet ignored his direct denial and fabricated a position he never held.

The clash highlights growing tensions between policymakers and major media outlets. It also reflects a broader trend where influential figures are increasingly pushing back in real time — especially when anonymous sources are involved.

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“explicitly false” vs “anonymous sources say otherwise” — the media vs official cycle never gets old