Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is proving he’s a rock star both in front of and behind the camera.
Bessent has quickly risen to one of President Trump’s most formidable allies. He’s been an unapologetic voice of reason as he takes on the leftist media shills hellbent on spinning Trump’s economic policies.
So, it wasn’t exactly surprising to see Bessent, when confronted by some leftist protesters outside a D.C. eatery, handle the situation with poise, grace, and a little snark.
As a seemingly amused Bessent neared the entrance where the protester was blathering something into a mic as he held his middle finger up, the laughing secretary stopped to take a quick photo of the poor sap with his finger in the air.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent laughs and takes a video of a deranged leftist protesting outside the restaurant he’s dining at.
Total patriot move. pic.twitter.com/A0phSfpxuY
— johnny maga (@_johnnymaga) November 21, 2025
While Bessent’s reaction wasn’t particularly surprising given his calm and strong nature, X users found it extremely refreshing and weighed in on the exchange:
— Hard R Tard (@tardyhard) November 21, 2025
Always laugh in the face of the enemy.
— JD (@jstndoyle) November 21, 2025
This is a good idea. We need to document their current behavior because in 10 years they’ll deny they were doing this
— JT (@JamesTh32833806) November 21, 2025
Bessent looks like he can handle himself
— K20A2 (@VTOL_Penguin) November 21, 2025
Scott Bessent is the only cabinet member that is his own security team.
— drefanzor memes (@drefanzor) November 21, 2025
Bessent isn’t scared. Don’t mess with him . He’s a total badass
— SunSeekerGigi (@SunSeekerGigi) November 21, 2025
— Cale Dunleavy (@51marine1) November 21, 2025
While most celebrated Bessent’s move, X user John McCoy raised an important question… How did protesters seemingly know where he’d be?
Once again..WHO IS LEAKING..and letting these people know where people in our administration are? He’s not even in the building yet. https://t.co/nuUPDvB5U1
— Johnny St.Pete (@JohnMcCloy) November 21, 2025
Very scary!!!
— Kimber71 ✝️❌❤️ (@caligirl919710) November 21, 2025
With the rise of unhinged leftwing violence, it is.
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