Following reports of a physical altercation involving Elon Musk and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent after a meeting with Donald Trump, the White House described the incident as a "robust disagreement." Steve Bannon, who initially claimed Musk bodychecked Bessent over a dispute about government spending, suggested that the confrontation escalated to the point that Trump was made aware of it. However, Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt clarified that while there were disagreements, she would not classify it as a fistfight, highlighting the often contentious dynamic within the administration.
In the wake of a reported physical altercation between Elon Musk and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, the White House described the incident as a "robust disagreement."
Steve Bannon recounted claims of Musk bodychecking Bessent after a dispute about government spending, necessitating intervention and eliciting Trump's disapproval.
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt emphasized that the altercation was not a fist-fight but rather a disagreement, underscoring the dynamic tensions within the administration.
Bannon stated that Bessent had called Musk a "fraud" regarding his promises on identifying wasteful government spending, escalating tensions during an Oval Office meeting.
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