This week, Golden State Gov. Gavin Newsom announced plans to levy a maximum tax on anyone who receives money via Trump’s $1.8 billion “anti-weaponization” fund.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent was asked about Newsom’s plan during Thursday’s White House press briefing.
“There’s no cure for stupid,” Bessent said of Newsom.
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And then just walked out.
Legend.
Watch the clip below:
🔥 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
— Nick Sortor (@nicksortor) May 28, 2026
