Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent acknowledged that he had an argument with Bill Pulte, the housing finance director, last year. Despite this disagreement, Bessent expressed his support for Pulte's appointment as acting director of national intelligence.
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Bessent Discusses Previous Disagreement with Pulte
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent revealed that he had a prior argument with housing finance director Bill Pulte. However, he now supports Pulte's role as acting director of national intelligence.
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