Staff Reports
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent recently revealed that the Trump administration is rolling up its sleeves and ready to tackle the economic chaos left in the wake of the Biden presidency. In a candid interview with Breitbart News, Bessent shared details on an “all hands on deck” strategy that aims to restore the nation’s financial sanity by dismantling the unfortunate mess created by Democrats—the very folks who seem to think fiscal discipline is an ancient myth.
Bessent, newly appointed just over a month ago, has quickly stepped into the proverbial hot seat where he faced the challenge of rising inflation and affordability crises—a shiny gift from the former president’s economic policies. As inflation numbers released showed promising signs of improvement, Bessent expressed an optimistic outlook for the nation’s economic recovery. Biden’s policies were like throwing a flaming trash can into a bonfire, and now it’s up to Trump’s team to douse the flames and restore some semblance of order before the economy turns into a full-blown circus again.
The Secretary made it abundantly clear that tackling this “affordability crisis” would require more than just wishful thinking. He pointed to measures already taken, which emphasized controlling government spending and liberating energy production. For instance, Bessent highlighted the critical role played by the Department of Government Efficiency, affectionately known as DOGE (no, it’s not the meme you’re thinking of), and its star-studded leadership under Elon Musk. Apparently, the notion of cutting spending in a bloated government isn’t just a pipe dream—it’s a prioritized action plan.
Bringing down costs, such as the price of eggs—a recent obsession in the media—is also on the docket, thanks to USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins. While mainstream reporters may have been giddy covering egg price hikes with a flair of alarm, they’ve seemingly forgotten to follow up on their own negative narratives when prices dropped by a notable 25%. It appears that good news doesn’t make for a juicy headline these days, but that’s an oversight Bessent is more than willing to call out.
“When I was on the other side of the wall, I never really liked the term ‘fake news,’” @SecScottBessent tells @mboyle1. “Now that I am on the inside, and I can see what they’re reporting, I think the term ‘fake news’ probably isn’t strong enough." https://t.co/QTsnLGBcS8
— Breitbart News (@BreitbartNews) March 14, 2025
Bessent also took aim at the establishment media, unleashing a critique that acknowledged just how terribly they’ve been performing in their coverage of economic affairs. The phrase “fake news” hardly does justice to the inaccuracies propagated by these outlets. According to Bessent, the media starts with a predetermined narrative and then contorts the facts to fit their story. With erroneous reports flying around about IRS downsizing, which only confuse taxpayers further, it’s no wonder that confidence in media outlets is waning faster than a Joe Biden press conference.
As the Trump administration rallies its troops and executes a multifaceted approach to economic recovery, the focus is firmly placed on cutting unnecessary spending and reviving American energy independence. With Bessent at the helm, the Treasury Department seems poised to push back against any remnants of “Biden-flation,” restoring fiscal responsibility to a country that desperately needs it. The clock is ticking for the administration, and the stakes for American prosperity have never been higher.
