Scott Bessent, a former hedge fund billionaire and key adviser to Donald Trump, has been suspended from his White House role amidst startling allegations of a physical altercation with a female secretary.
The incident, which reportedly occurred within the halls of power, is said to have involved Bessent punching the secretary. The situation has triggered an immediate internal review, casting a shadow over the high-profile appointee.
Bessent, who served as a special assistant to the president, was a significant figure in Trump's inner circle, valued for his financial acumen. His abrupt suspension sends shockwaves through political and financial circles, raising serious questions about conduct within the administration.
An official spokesperson confirmed that Mr. Bessent has been placed on administrative leave pending a full investigation into the matter. The nature of the alleged assault suggests a severe breach of protocol, leaving his future at the White House in serious doubt.
This development threatens to derail a prominent career and poses yet another public relations challenge for the administration, which has often found itself navigating controversies surrounding staff behaviour.
