Bessent testifies he told Pulte he was "going to kick his a**," not punch him
Source: Politics - CBSNews.com · Bias: Center
Summary
Bill Pulte, President Trump's pick for acting director of national intelligence, is being met with some skepticism on Capitol Hill.
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