Plaskett Berates Bessent, Then Lashes Out Online [WATCH]

A House Ways and Means Committee hearing became heated Wednesday when Delegate Stacey Plaskett of the U.S. Virgin Islands clashed with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent over economic indicators and decorum during testimony.

Plaskett, a Democrat, criticized the current state of the U.S. economy and claimed that the stock market had declined since President Donald Trump was sworn into office.

In response, Bessent interrupted to dispute the statement, saying she was “incorrect.”

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The exchange quickly escalated from there.

“Excuse me. Let me get something straight with you first here. I’ve seen you interrupt everyone,” Plaskett said after Bessent attempted to respond further.

“When you come to someone’s house, you respect their rules, and in this house, we don’t interrupt individuals, and you’re not going to interrupt my time. I’m going to give you time to respond.”

“You may want to jot down some notes about things that you don’t agree with me on so that you can respond to them at that time,” she continued.

“But while I’m speaking as the person holding this time, you will refrain from speaking, sir, until I’m done, and then I will give you time to speak.”

Stacey Plaskett had a complete meltdown when Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent called out her lies.

Plaskett went into a song and dance about etiquette which is ironic considering she is so low-class.

She’s extra upset because Trump’s economy is soaring.pic.twitter.com/0xuo5H6au9

— Paul A. Szypula 🇺🇸 (@Bubblebathgirl) June 11, 2025

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The dispute drew attention online, where one user on X commented critically on Plaskett’s behavior, suggesting, “Someone send a case of Midol to the Capitol.”

Plaskett fired back on her official account with a string of remarks addressing the comment.

“Excuse you!! This tw*t, c*nt, pum pum whatever you want to call it represents an organ that gives LIFE and is resilient so thanks for the compliment,” she wrote.

She continued: “I can take one interruption but Bessent was out of control. And…. I know I look good for my age but baby I’m post menopausal and it still works.”

Excuse you!! This twat, cunt, pum pum whatever you want to call it represents an organ that gives LIFE and is resilienr so thanks for the compliment. I can take one interruption but Bessent was out of control. And…. I know I look good for my age but baby I’m post menopausal and… https://t.co/04jSJPVknP

— Rep. Stacey Plaskett (@StaceyPlaskett) June 11, 2025

Bessent later responded to the situation, stating, “This is the People’s House. And the people deserve to hear the facts.”

This is not my house—nor is it @StaceyPlaskett’s. This is the People’s House.

And the people deserve to hear the facts. pic.twitter.com/1m4uUdDdQM

— Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent (@SecScottBessent) June 11, 2025

The hearing, which was intended to address current Treasury policy and economic performance under the Trump administration, shifted sharply as the exchange between Plaskett and Bessent drew more attention than the testimony itself.

The disagreement began when Plaskett criticized economic performance under the current administration, stating the markets had shown a decline.

Bessent attempted to interject with a correction, stating her claim was inaccurate, which led to the confrontation over who had the floor.

The dispute marks another flashpoint in what has become a broader partisan divide over economic policy and political decorum in high-profile hearings.

Bessent, nominated by President Trump, has frequently emphasized the administration’s economic policies, including energy independence, tax reform, and deregulation.

Delegate Plaskett has served in Congress since 2015 and is a non-voting delegate representing the U.S. Virgin Islands.

She has been an outspoken critic of the Trump administration on a range of issues, including fiscal policy and social programs.

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