Trump Cabinet Official Discusses Assassination Attempt Amid Rising Threats

Amid a surge in political violence, Scott Bessent issued a public reminder that he was the target of an assassination attempt.

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Trump Cabinet Official Discusses Assassination Attempt Amid Rising Threats

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Trump Cabinet Official Discusses Assassination Attempt Amid Rising Threats

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Woman accused of plotting to kill Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is sentenced to 6 years in prison