Treasury Chief Requests Honorary Doctor Title at White House Briefing
TL;DR
At a White House briefing, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent asked to be called 'Dr.' after receiving an honorary doctorate, then dodged questions on topics including Iran, the $1.8 billion Anti-Weaponization Fund, and Trump’s plan to feature his face on a $250 bill, signaling ongoing debates over titles, media coverage, and the Trump era’s broader controversies.
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