Bessent Confronts Wyden Over 2016 Epstein Emails at Senate Hearing

3 articles · Updated · Fox News · Jun 4

Scott Bessent turned a Senate budget hearing into a personal clash, pressing Ron Wyden over 2016 emails showing his son Adam sought Jeffrey Epstein’s backing for a business venture.
Bessent’s attack came after Wyden accused the Trump administration of “corrupt” dealings, with the Treasury secretary asking what Adam Wyden and Epstein discussed and citing his investment in Rick’s Cabaret.
The released emails show Adam Wyden thanked Epstein for a meeting and invited him to join the fund, though the venture and the substance of their talks remain unclear.
Jeffrey Epstein had already pleaded guilty in 2008 to soliciting a minor for prostitution, and the documents resurfaced in a broader Justice Department release that renewed scrutiny of people linked to him.
Ron Wyden, who has criticized Trump officials over their own Epstein connections, did not answer Bessent’s remarks during the exchange.