"Ugly Insults and Bitter Rivalries Erupt in Trump Administration: A Shocking Account of Government Infighting" A new book by two New York Times journalists reveals a stunning display of disrespect and animosity within the Trump administration, with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent reportedly calling Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick "an idiot" to his face over a contentious minerals deal with Ukraine. The heated exchange is just one of many explosive moments detailed in the book, "Regime Change: Inside the Imperial Presidency of Donald Trump," which offers a behind-the-scenes look at the inner workings of the Trump White House. According to the book, the bitter rivalry between Bessent and Lutnick was just one of many power struggles that played out in the administration, as top officials clashed over policy and personal differences. The book's revelations are set to shed new light on the often tumultuous world of Washington politics.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent called Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick “an idiot” to his face over a minerals deal with Ukraine, according to a new book from two New York Times journalists. During a Monday episode of MS NOW’s “The Last Word,” host Lawrence O’Donnell read off passages from “Regime Change: Inside the Imperial Presidency of...
