Finally, an adult in charge: Treasury signals end to Washington’s spending spree

Scott Bessent on CNBC: “The market and the economy have become hooked, become addicted, to excessive government spending and there’s going to be a detox period.” pic.twitter.com/jvWGeFQNCG

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You gotta love this guy.

Finally we have an adult in the room as Treasury Secretary

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