Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent absolutely humiliated California Governor Gavin Newsom on Thursday after the far-left governor floated an outrageous plan to impose a 100% tax on Californians who receive payouts from President Trump’s anti-weaponization compensation fund.
And Bessent needed just five words to destroy the entire argument.
During a press briefing, a reporter asked Bessent about Newsom’s latest meltdown after California Democrats erupted over Trump’s effort to compensate Americans targeted by politically motivated government abuse and weaponized prosecutions.
“Newsom says he wants a 100% tax on Californians that receive money from Trump’s anti-weaponization fund. Your response?” the reporter asked.
“There’s no cure for STUPID,” Bessent fired back before immediately walking out of the room.
The savage response instantly exploded online.
🔥 Scott Bessent just dropped a NUKE on Gavin Newsom and then WALKED OUT of the room 😂
REPORTER: Newsom says he wants a 100% tax on Californians that receive money from Trump’s anti-weaponization fund. Your response?
BESSENT: “There’s no cure for STUPID” 🤣🔥
*walks out*pic.twitter.com/CNGcpkoFBF
Source: The Gateway Pundit
