US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent denies throwing binder and calls Wall Street Journal a disgrace

A Wall Street Journal report detailed allegations that Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has a volatile temper, including an incident where he spat in his food after being confronted by protesters at a Washington, D.C., restaurant. The report, based on interviews with over 30 staffers, also described him yelling at employees and throwing a binder. Bessent denied the binder incident and dismissed the report as based on two disgruntled employees. The White House and Treasury defended his leadership, citing his policy achievements. The report comes amid economic uncertainty and ahead of the midterm elections.