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While conducting an interview with Sky News journalist Wilfred Frost at the White House, US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent was suddenly interrupted by an aide.
“ The President wants to see you immediately ,” he was told, urgently summoning him to the Situation Room.
Bessent immediately took down the microphone, apologized, and left the studio at 10:22 a.m. Footage of the moment went viral on social media and the media, drawing widespread attention due to its apparent urgency.
After nearly two hours, at around 12:07 p.m., he returned to continue the interview. Media and viewers noticed that Bessent seemed visibly agitated: his voice was more shaky, his tone more tense, and his demeanor more altered compared to the beginning of the conversation.
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent was abruptly pulled from a live interview after being told "the President wants you right away."
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After returning, his voice was noticeably shaken. pic.twitter.com/jx5CamFi03
Some online comments suggested he “seemed shaken” or “nervous” after meeting with President Donald Trump. The Situation Room meeting reportedly covered recent developments in the conflict with Iran, including security issues in the Strait of Hormuz and the economic impact on global oil markets.
Upon his return, Bessent spoke firmly about the administration's plans, saying that the U.S. Navy would probably with allies escort the tankers as soon as militarily possible, and that Trump was "in good spirits" and the mission was progressing according to plan.
This incident has sparked speculation and debate in international media, highlighting the high pressure within the administration at these critical geopolitical moments.
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