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Ben Wikler: “The actual Treasury Secretary, Scott Besant, was not at the…”

Featuring: Ben Wikler, Democratic | Chair of the Democratic Party of Wisconsin

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The Last Word With Lawrence O’Donnell - March 7 Audio Only

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That's what Elon Musk has done under the guy he didn't want. What would Musk be doing at treasury if his guy, Howard Lutnick, had actually become the Treasury Secretary? The actual Treasury Secretary, Scott Besant, was not at the Cabinet meeting because he was on the road defending the Trump tariffs. Here's how that really good meeting went for Trump. Secretary of State Marco Rubio first, keep in mind that Marco Rubio has always exactly known who Donald Trump is. (07:31–07:42)

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Asserts that Treasury Secretary Scott Besant was absent from a Cabinet meeting due to defending Trump tariffs.

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