Profane IRS Dispute Erupts Between Bessent and Musk

Multiple sources confirm that Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent shouted 'F*** you!' at Elon Musk during a heated confrontation in the West Wing, in a dispute over the leadership of the IRS that was overheard by President Trump. The clash highlights Musk's broader struggles within the Trump administration, where his Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) failed to achieve its ambitious cost-cutting goals. Musk's management style, including threats of firing over weekly email reports, caused widespread resentment among cabinet members, leading to administrative turmoil. Many of Musk’s proposed reforms were blocked or reversed, resulting in his waning influence and eventual marginalization by Trump officials. Musk publicly dismissed the reports, ridiculing The Atlantic’s coverage, and received support from conservative commentators. The incidents underscore deep divisions within the administration and Musk’s declining role in federal policymaking.