Secretary Bessant Dodges Over $5 Trillion Payment System Questions
August 16, 2025
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as posted by the channelSean Casten confronted Treasury Secretary Bessant in a heated hearing over reports of a hack into the U.S. Treasury’s $5 trillion payment system — a system that powers Social Security, bond auctions, and critical federal payments. The Secretary’s evasive answers raised even more questions about transparency, accountability, and national security.
In this video, we break down what happened, why it matters for every American, and the larger risks of putting unqualified officials in charge of the financial backbone of the United States.
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