Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent downplayed reports of a fiery clash with former White House adviser Elon Musk, describing their differences as stylistic rather than substantive.
In an interview with the New York Post published on Wednesday, Bessent was asked about his reported scuffle with Musk. Bessent said the two have had disagreements but that they both want to get to the same place.
In the same interview, Bessent said the two men’s styles of leadership vary greatly. Bessent described himself as more like a “ninja” while calling Musk a “Viking.” This simile, shared with New York Post columnist Miranda Devine, suggested the two share the same goals but operate in different ways....
