Coverage dated November 8, 2025

Scott Bessent confronts George Stephanopoulos for labeling GOP 'terrorists' during 1995 government shutdown

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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent confronted ABC's George Stephanopoulos over past quotes calling Republicans "terrorists" during a government shutdown.

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  1. Fox News

    Scott Bessent confronts George Stephanopoulos for labeling GOP 'terrorists' during 1995 government shutdown (opens Fox News)

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    Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent confronted ABC's George Stephanopoulos over past quotes calling Republicans "terrorists" during a government shutdown.

  2. PJ Media

    Scott Bessent Came With Receipts and Destroyed Stephanopoulos Over the Shutdown (opens PJ Media)

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    PJ Media's feed description

    Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent confronts George Stephanopoulos over shutdown hypocrisy.

  3. NewsBusters

    Scott Bessent COOKS George Stephanopoulos on Government Shutdowns (opens NewsBusters)

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    ABC’s George Stephanopoulos tried to push Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent with regard to ending the ongoing government shutdown. Instead, he was treated to an uncomfortable history lesson. Watch as Bessent throws Stephanopoulos’ own words on shutdown strategy against him

  4. The Daily Caller

    Scott Bessent Calls Out Stephanopoulos Over Shutdown Hypocrisy, Calling GOP ‘Terrorists’ (opens The Daily Caller)

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    The Daily Caller's feed description

    Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent confronted ABC host George Stephanopoulos on Sunday over past rhetoric blaming Republicans for government shutdowns.

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