President Trump ordered Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, who was in the middle of an interview, to the White House Situation Room as the administration deals with the financial fallout of the Iran war.
Dramatic moment Scott Bessent is yanked from interview for urgent talks in situation room: ‘The president wants you right away’
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March 13, 2026
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