I mean, do you understand why some of us see a problem with that? And let me ask just a very simple question. Do you work for the President of the United States? I work for the American people. So can the President fire you? He can. He can fire you, correct? Yes. So isn't it a conflict of interest that you're going to be making these decisions and the President has full power over you? (04:10–04:13)
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Asserts that Scott Bessent works for the American people, not directly for the President.
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