Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent Spat in Food After Protest Confrontation: Report

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent spat in his food after being confronted by protesters. New report details his volatile behavior at the helm of the Treasury.

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October 7, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — Washington, D.C. — A new report has revealed a startling incident involving Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, who reportedly spat in his meal after being approached by activists during a restaurant visit last December.

The incident was detailed in a Wall Street Journal account that highlights Bessent’s reported pattern of outbursts and intense management style over the past two years. The report also outlines how his behavior has impacted both staff and high-profile interactions within the Trump administration.

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Bessent was dining at a Brazilian-Italian restaurant when members of Code Pink confronted him about economic sanctions, accusing him of being responsible for the deaths of 600,000 people annually. After the encounter, he reportedly became enraged with the restaurant owner and spat in his food before leaving. The report also notes other instances of his volatile conduct, including yelling at colleagues and hurling a binder at a wall.

Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)

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