When I interviewed Secretary Scott Bessent last Friday at the Reagan Library, he made a number of important points. Wartime points.
That is why I have called him the best wartime Treasury secretary since World War II. First of all, at the direction of President Trump he has authored Operation Economic Fury, which is the Iranian blockade that will continue for as far as the eye can see, no matter what happens to the American negotiations with Iran.
Mr. Bessent suggested there was no sign of letting up. No $12 billion in cash going to Iran just for their phony negotiations. Mr. Trump has said… Read More in Real Clear Politics