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Stephen Miller Spills the Beans on the Housing Crisis in New York City
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Stephen Miller Spills the Beans on the Housing Crisis in New York City

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Stephen Miller said New York City’s housing costs are being driven higher by the number of foreign-born residents living in rent-controlled units, arguing that large-scale deportations and reduced migration are necessary to address the issue.

He also said that deregulation and tax cuts, paired with reduced migration, would help lower housing costs for U.S. citizens.

Miller pointed to New York City data in making his case.

“Percent of the population of rent controlled housing in New York City are foreign born. Think about that. In in one of the largest metropolitan areas in the world, 40% of rent controlled properties are being lived in by people who weren’t even born in the country,” he said.

He characterized the current system as one that benefits non-citizens at the expense of native-born residents.

“What kind of system is this, we bring in people from foreign countries, and then we pay to lower the cost of their housing, while people who are born here have to pay higher prices,” Miller said.

Miller connected the issue to the broader immigration agenda under President Trump.

“So when President Trump is reducing that migration, that is what’s going to ultimately, along with all these other steps, deregulation, historic tax cuts, going to bring down the cost of housing,” he said.

The comments come as housing affordability continues to be a central policy issue in major metropolitan areas.

Miller framed immigration levels as a primary factor influencing supply and demand in rent-controlled units, while pointing to economic policies such as deregulation and tax reductions as additional steps he said would ease costs for U.S. citizens.

Hunter Biden Says Dems Should ‘Turn the Temperature Up,’ Slams CNN Hosts
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Hunter Biden Says Dems Should ‘Turn the Temperature Up,’ Slams CNN Hosts

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Hunter Biden said during a recent interview that Democrats should “turn the temperature up” when addressing political extremism, while insisting he was not calling for violence, as reported by The New York Post.

The comments were made on the “Wide Awake Podcast” earlier this month during a conversation with host Joshua Rubin.

Rubin asked Biden whether both parties needed to “turn the temperature down” amid rising extremism, saying tensions appeared to be escalating.

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Biden responded that he did not believe that was realistic. “I’m going to get myself in trouble for saying this. No, we need to turn the temperature up. We need to turn the temperature up, and we need people to see it for what it is,” Biden said.

He continued, “And what I mean by that is this: I do not believe that we are going to get to the bottom until we get to the bottom. And I want to get to the bottom faster rather than through this slow kind of process of just being picked apart — a death by a thousand cuts here.”

Biden clarified that he was not endorsing violence.

“What I mean by turning the temperature up is we need to speak truth to power,” he said. He added that Democrats should be more direct when addressing political and institutional conflicts.

“We need more people in my party, in the Democratic Party, more people in elected positions or in positions of power, or the talking heads that get paid to go on MSNBC [now MS NOW], they need to start talking about this as it is, not as a conjecture about whether or not the Supreme Court [sic] and this debate.”

Biden also criticized members of the media, naming CNN host Jake Tapper while referencing a recent text-message interview Tapper conducted with President Donald Trump.

“You have people like Jake Tapper who are having hardball discussions with Donald Trump over text. Like, what the f— are you talking about, man? That’s not journalism. That’s a complete and utter abdication of responsibility as a journalist,” Biden said.

Tapper’s text-message interview drew criticism from MS NOW host Lawrence O’Donnell at the time.

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O’Donnell said, “CNN presented a so-called interview… that they can’t even prove was Donald Trump. They called it ‘breaking news,’ they called it ‘an exclusive, new interview with President Trump.’

That’s what they called it, before the interviewer said this,” referencing Tapper’s explanation that Trump answered the questions via text.

A CNN spokesperson defended Tapper in a statement to Fox News Digital, saying, “Jake Tapper is a journalist — CNN journalists will always take any opportunity to ask questions of those in power and share what we learn with our audience.”

Biden also criticized CNN host Abby Phillip and CNN political commentator Scott Jennings.

“He goes out there, and he says, just parrots the talking points of the administration. And everybody does that, has done that in the past, but not when they’re parroting what are verifiable lies. And then Abby Phillips, ‘Well, that’s just not true, Scott,’” he said.

CNN did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

Biden said the broader media environment was being “gobbled up by oligarchs.”

NAACP President Sparks Outrage After Saying Trump Saw Hitler as ‘Greatest Man’
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NAACP President Sparks Outrage After Saying Trump Saw Hitler as ‘Greatest Man’

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Rev. Corine Mack, president of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP), is facing criticism after delivering a speech in which she claimed President Donald Trump views Adolf Hitler as “the greatest man ever on Earth.”

The comments were made on November 10 during an event at a community center in the Charlotte area.

Approximately 150 people attended, and video of her remarks was later circulated on social media.

“Donald Trump really believes that Hitler was the greatest man ever on Earth. He’s a wolf in sheep’s clothing, a fake Christian trying to create a 1940s Germany right here in the United States,” Mack said.

“He wants that kind of control. He wants that kind of power. And if we don’t stand up, if we don’t vote, if we don’t organize, that’s exactly what we’re going to get.”

Mack used the speech to urge attendees to vote Democrat in the upcoming midterm elections.

She described what she called “fascist” policies and said, “History teaches us to recognize patterns of hate and division. We must speak out—loudly, clearly, and without apology.”

Her remarks referenced claims from an anonymously sourced article in The Atlantic alleging that Trump kept a copy of Hitler’s speeches and privately expressed admiration for the dictator’s leadership style.

John Kelly, the former chief of staff cited in the reporting, walked back those claims earlier this year.

Mack has previously made pointed statements during local and national controversies.

Following the 2016 officer-involved shooting of Keith Lamont Scott in Charlotte, she said, “This was state-sanctioned murder. What we are witnessing is systemic genocide against Black people in this city.”

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police said at the time that Scott was armed, ignored repeated commands to drop his weapon, and posed what officers described as an “imminent deadly threat.”

Authorities recovered a handgun and holster at the scene, and investigators reported that Scott’s DNA and fingerprints were found on the firearm.

No charges were filed in the case.

The incident prompted two nights of protests in the city and led to a temporary curfew.

Mack spoke at a press conference outside police headquarters during the unrest, saying, “They care more about protecting windows than they do about protecting Black lives.”

Mack also made similar comments during the 2020 national demonstrations following the death of George Floyd.

At a Mecklenburg County Commission public comment session, she said, “This is a segregationist plot dressed up as choice. They want to siphon money from schools that serve our children and give it to institutions that will never reflect our community.”

The NAACP leader’s most recent remarks have renewed scrutiny of her public statements, which have drawn attention during several major events in Charlotte over the past decade.

Trump Blasts Indiana ‘RINOs’ for Blocking Redistricting and Risking GOP House Majority
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Trump Blasts Indiana ‘RINOs’ for Blocking Redistricting and Risking GOP House Majority

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President Donald Trump publicly criticized two Indiana Republican lawmakers over their refusal to move forward with a redistricting vote ahead of next year’s midterm elections.

His remarks focused on Indiana Senate President Pro Tem Rodric Bray and state Sen. Greg Goode, following an announcement earlier in the week that the chamber would not reconvene in December to consider new congressional maps.

As reported by RedState, Bray said the Indiana Senate, which is controlled by Republicans, would not return to session next month to take up the issue.

Trump responded on his Truth Social account, writing, “Very disappointed in Indiana State Senate Republicans, led by RINO Senators Rod Bray and Greg Goode, for not wanting to redistrict their State, allowing the United States Congress to perhaps gain two more Republican seats.”

Trump said the decision could have national implications for the balance of power in the House of Representatives.

“Because of these two politically correct type ‘gentlemen,’ and a few others, they could be depriving Republicans of a Majority in the House,” he said.

He described the matter as “a very big deal!” and noted ongoing efforts by Democrats in other states.

“California is trying to pick up five seats, and no one is complaining about that,” he wrote.

“It’s weak ‘Republicans’ that cause our Country such problems — It’s why we have crazy Policies and Ideas that are so bad for America.”

Trump also addressed Indiana Governor Mike Braun, whom he called a friend, and said Braun should be pushing for a vote.

“Braun, perhaps, is not working the way he should to get the necessary votes,” the President wrote.

He added that Republicans opposed to redistricting “should be primaried.”

Braun released a statement expressing his position on the issue. “I called for our legislators to convene to ensure Hoosiers’ voices in Washington, D.C., are not diluted by the Democrats’ gerrymandering,” he said.

“Our state senators need to do the right thing and show up to vote for fair maps. Hoosiers deserve to know where their elected officials stand on important issues.”

Trump said Bray and Goode should align with voters in Indiana, noting his margin of victory in the state.

He warned that additional Republicans who oppose the redistricting effort would be identified publicly. In a statement written in all capital letters, Trump said the lawmakers “should do their job, and do it now,” adding, “If not, let’s get them out of office, ASAP.”

Several Trump supporters reacted on social media.

Trump advisor Alex Brueswitz said the decision represented “a monumental betrayal” and wrote, “Spineless RINO ‘legislators’ have sabotaged and buried Republicans’ vital redistricting push. And they are letting Gavin Newsom & left-wing Democrats get closer to stealing the House.”

Goode responded to criticism in a post on X.

“For those trying to bully me on redistricting, I love you,” he wrote.

“I pray to our Lord and Savior for wisdom and reflect on political heroes who stood up for the greater good above the politics of the day.”

Marines Forced Into Gunfight with Gang Members Outside U.S. Embassy in Haiti
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Marines Forced Into Gunfight with Gang Members Outside U.S. Embassy in Haiti

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U.S. Marines assigned to protect the American embassy in Haiti exchanged gunfire with suspected gang members in Port-au-Prince on Nov. 13, according to a statement released by a Marine spokesman.

The incident occurred as Marines were supporting routine embassy security operations in the Haitian capital.

Capt. Steven J. Keenan confirmed the exchange in an emailed statement to Fox News Digital on Sunday.

He said Marines came under fire from individuals believed to be associated with local gangs and responded immediately.

“U.S. Marines are committed to the safety and security of U.S. embassies worldwide and respond to all threats with professionalism and swift, disciplined action,” Keenan said.

The incident resulted in no Marine injuries.

The Washington Post first reported the exchange over the weekend.

The U.S. Embassy in Haiti and the State Department did not immediately respond to requests for comment.

The shooting took place against the backdrop of escalating violence throughout Haiti.

The United Nations has reported that armed groups control as much as 90 percent of Port-au-Prince.

These groups have blocked access roads, attacked key infrastructure, and targeted civilians with kidnappings, rapes, and killings.

The continuing instability has created challenges for local authorities as they attempt to maintain order and respond to the worsening conditions.

Haiti has not had an elected government since the assassination of President Jovenel Moïse in 2021.

Since then, violence has expanded across the capital and surrounding regions.

The lack of a functioning government has made it more difficult for Haitian officials to respond to gang activity, which has continued to spread and increase in severity.

According to the UN, a Gang Suppression Force of 5,550 personnel was scheduled to begin work in Haiti on Oct. 2.

The force is intended to support Haitian authorities in efforts to neutralize gangs, secure infrastructure, and improve humanitarian access.

The multinational mission was authorized by the UN Security Council and is designed to assist in addressing the widespread violence affecting the country.

The mission’s stated goal is to “protect vulnerable populations from escalating violence and prevent the displacement that inevitably causes.”

It has not yet been determined which countries will contribute personnel to the operation.

Funding for the effort is expected to come largely from voluntary contributions made by UN member states.

The timeline for full deployment and operational capability remains unclear as planning continues.

The United States has maintained a strong advisory presence for American citizens regarding security conditions in Haiti.

The State Department lists Haiti under a “Level 4: Do Not Travel” warning due to kidnapping risks, crime, civil unrest, and concerns over possible terrorist activity.

Nonemergency U.S. government employees and their families were ordered to leave the country in July 2023 because of ongoing security threats.

Haiti has remained under a state of emergency since March 2024 as authorities attempt to respond to gang activity and maintain stability.

The exchange of gunfire near the embassy highlights the continued volatility in Port-au-Prince and the challenges faced by U.S. personnel working in the region.

The incident marked another example of rising violence in the capital as armed groups continue to exert control across large portions of the city.

Supreme Court Justice Warns Freedom at Risk as Civics Knowledge Plummets
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Supreme Court Justice Warns Freedom at Risk as Civics Knowledge Plummets

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Supreme Court Justice Neil Gorsuch appeared on Fox News on Thursday morning to discuss his new children’s book, The Heroes of 1776, but the interview shifted to broader concerns about civic understanding in the United States.

Gorsuch said a lack of basic knowledge about the nation’s founding principles represents a serious threat to the country.

Gorsuch noted that many Americans would be unable to pass the civics test required of foreigners seeking to legally immigrate to the United States.

He said this gap in understanding poses long-term risks for the country and echoed themes he has raised previously regarding civic education.

The Federalist reported on the interview and highlighted Gorsuch’s comments about the importance of shared history, rights, and responsibilities.

While speaking with Fox & Friends co-host Lawrence Jones, Gorsuch discussed a passage from his book that reads, “The Constitution established the first modern republic in which people rule themselves …”

He connected the idea to the principles outlined in the Declaration of Independence.

Gorsuch said the Declaration “contains three ‘radical’ ideas: that we’re all created equal, that we have unalienable rights that come to us from God [and] not from government, and that we the people have a right to rule ourselves — not be subjects to some dictator or a crown or king.”

He said these concepts “really shook old Europe” because they had never been implemented on such a scale before.

“We now almost take them for granted. They’re the air we breathe, the water we swim in,” Gorsuch said.

He added that the ideas required the efforts of the men, women, and children who lived during the Revolutionary War, and that Americans today have their own responsibility to preserve them.

Gorsuch cited Thomas Jefferson’s view that civic ignorance jeopardizes liberty, saying, “Thomas Jefferson said an ignorant people will never remain free for long, and he’s right. We need to know our history in order to preserve it.”

During the interview, Gorsuch pointed to educational challenges facing the country, including the declining civic knowledge highlighted by national testing results.

He said that the failure to teach foundational principles leaves future generations without the tools needed to understand the structure of the republic or the rights it protects.

The Federalist reported that Gorsuch has spoken on these concerns frequently and has emphasized the need for renewed attention to civic literacy.

His book, released this month, introduces children to figures from the Revolutionary War, including both well-known and lesser-known participants in the fight for independence.

Gorsuch said he hopes the book will spark interest in the country’s founding era and help address gaps in historical understanding.

The Fox News segment also referenced broader public discussions about how schools approach civics, with concerns raised about whether students receive adequate instruction on the Constitution, the Declaration of Independence, and the events surrounding the founding of the United States.

The final line of the report stated that the public education system is supposed to address these shortcomings but is “obviously failing at that task,” reflecting criticism voiced in ongoing debates about educational standards.

The interview marked one of Gorsuch’s recent public appearances focused on civic education, a topic he has addressed in speeches, writings, and previous interviews.

Bill Maher Hits Zohran Mamdani Voters with a Massive Reality Check
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Bill Maher Hits Zohran Mamdani Voters with a Massive Reality Check

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Bill Maher used his latest episode of “Real Time with Bill Maher” to deliver a blunt critique of the Democratic Party, arguing that its embrace of socialist-aligned lawmakers and policies mirrors the economic collapses seen in countries that adopted similar systems.

Maher pointed to international examples and said Democrats are ignoring repeated historical warnings.

During his monologue, Maher said, “Democrats must recognize that Zoran Mamdani is the future of the party. Unfortunately, it’s the Republican Party.”

He argued that the party’s left flank is pushing ideas that have failed wherever they were implemented.

To illustrate the gap between economic systems, Maher contrasted South Korea and North Korea, using a familiar visual from satellite images.

“We’ve run this experiment many times, and the results are always obvious. Here’s capitalist South Korea at night from space. Here’s socialist North Korea,” he said.

Maher then expanded the comparison by focusing on Venezuela and Poland, two countries he said followed opposite economic paths with starkly different outcomes.

“Yeah, in 1990 Venezuela was wealthier than Poland, but then Poland, finally, free of Soviet style, economics went all in on capitalism, and now their economy is as big as Japan, and people there have high wages, low inflation, cars, vacations, homes,” Maher said.

He contrasted that progress with Venezuela’s turn toward socialist rule.

“Meanwhile, Venezuela traded capitalism for Hugo Chavez’s socialism for the 21st Century, which turned out to be like socialism in the last century, or any century, a fucking mess,” he said.

Maher described how that shift drove the country from a leading regional economy to widespread hardship.

“It turned one of Latin America’s richest countries into one of its poorest, low wages, high inflation, shortages, outages, 8 million people fleeing,” he added.

Maher closed the segment by warning that adopting similar policies in the United States would lead to the same results.

He pointed to New York as a state flirting with the types of ideas that contributed to Venezuela’s collapse.

“If you think New York can somehow reinvent this wheel, you’re in for a rude awakening,” he said.

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Disney is Losing Tens of Millions a Week as YouTube Blackout Drags On
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Disney is Losing Tens of Millions a Week as YouTube Blackout Drags On

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Disney is facing substantial financial losses as its carriage dispute with YouTube TV extends into its thirteenth day, leaving millions of viewers without access to ABC, ESPN, and related networks.

A Wall Street analysis released this week estimated that the impasse is costing Disney tens of millions of dollars each week.

YouTube TV, one of the largest streaming cable replacements in the U.S., dropped Disney-owned channels earlier this month after the companies failed to reach a distribution agreement.

The blackout, which began nearly two weeks ago, affects ABC, ESPN, and several other Disney-owned outlets.

Morgan Stanley evaluated the financial impact of the standoff in a research note published Sunday.

The firm estimated that a 14-day blackout would create a $60 million revenue headwind for Disney.

That equates to roughly $30 million per week, or about $4.3 million per day in lost revenue.

In addition, Morgan Stanley projected that each week of lost distribution would reduce Disney’s adjusted earnings per share by $0.02.

The research note emphasized the size of YouTube TV’s customer base, describing it as the third-largest multichannel video provider in the United States.

Despite the financial consequences, the firm projected that the dispute would likely be resolved later this week.

Morgan Stanley maintained its overweight rating for Disney stock and set a price target of $140. Disney shares traded near $116 on Wednesday.

In response to the blackout, YouTube TV announced compensation for subscribers who lost access to Disney-owned networks.

The company said Sunday in a post on X that it will issue a $20 credit to affected accounts.

“We’ve been working to negotiate a deal with Disney that pays them fairly for their content and returns their programming to YouTube TV. We know it’s been disappointing to lose Disney channels, and in light of the disruption, we’re offering our subscribers a $20 credit,” the company wrote.

YouTube TV said the credit will be distributed soon. “Over the next few days, family managers will receive an email with instructions on how to redeem their $20 YouTube TV credit. We remain committed to working with Disney to bring their content back, and we appreciate your patience while we work toward a solution,” the post concluded.

Disney has pushed back on YouTube TV’s characterization of the negotiations.

Disney Entertainment co-Chairs Dana Walden and Alan Bergman, along with ESPN Chairman Jimmy Pitaro, told employees in a memo Friday that “YouTube TV continues to insist on receiving preferential terms that are below market and has made few concessions.”

The companies held discussions last week about restoring ABC for Election Day coverage, but those efforts did not result in an agreement.

As a result, YouTube TV subscribers were unable to access ABC’s election programming.

The blackout has also affected sports fans, as ESPN and ABC regularly carry live sporting events.

With the dispute ongoing, viewers subscribed to YouTube TV have been unable to watch ESPN broadcasts or ABC’s sports coverage, which typically includes college football and other major events.

Negotiations between Disney and YouTube TV continue as both companies face mounting pressure from viewers affected by the prolonged disruption.

Gavin Newsom Silent After Violent Left-Wing Protest Disrupts TPUSA Event at UC Berkeley
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Gavin Newsom Silent After Violent Left-Wing Protest Disrupts TPUSA Event at UC Berkeley

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California Governor Gavin Newsom has not issued a public statement following a violent protest that erupted Monday night at the University of California, Berkeley, during a Turning Point USA (TPUSA) event featuring actor Rob Schneider and author Frank Turek, as reported by Fox News.

The event, part of the “This is the Turning Point” tour, was held inside Zellerbach Hall and served as the final stop of the national series.

Gov. Gavin Newsom signs the fast food bill AB1228 in Los Angeles, on Thursday, Sept. 28, 2023. California’s fast food workers will have a minimum wage of $20 per hour next year under a new law.

Left-wing agitators swarmed the venue, damaging property and clashing with attendees, prompting police intervention and multiple arrests.

According to The Daily Californian, four female UC Berkeley students between the ages of 20 and 22 were arrested and charged with felony vandalism. The publication did not release their names.

The UC Berkeley Police Department also confirmed the arrests of two men involved in the disturbances.

Christopher Joseph Benton, 48, who is not affiliated with the university, was taken into custody for trespassing, resisting or obstructing an officer, and being unlawfully present on campus — all misdemeanor offenses.

Another man, 22-year-old Jay Eduardo Maytorena, identified as a current or former student, was arrested for trespassing and resisting or obstructing an officer.

In one of several viral clips from the scene, a Turning Point USA supporter was attacked by a man during the chaos. Police later confirmed the incident began as an attempted robbery.

“After speaking with the involved parties and corroborating information through open-source media footage, officers determined that one of the men—Jihad Dphrepaulezz (a 25-year-old Oakland man)—had stolen the other man’s chain from around his neck,” police said.

“The other man was attempting to get his chain back from Dphrepaulezz.”

Newsom, who is currently in Brazil for the COP 30 climate conference, has not commented on the incident. Fox News Digital reported that a request for comment from the governor’s office went unanswered.

Turning Point USA communications director Andrew Kolvet condemned the attacks in a statement posted on X. “Grateful this level of attention being paid to what happened to our students last night at UC Berkeley,” Kolvet wrote.

“No one attending a peaceful event should be subjected to the type of harassment and attacks we saw last night. The Antifa thugs who did this MUST be stopped.”

The U.S. Department of Justice has opened an investigation into the violence. Assistant Attorney General Harmeet Dhillon announced the probe on X, writing, “Mob assault and thuggish intimidation of attendees exercising their First Amendment rights are unacceptable.”

The DOJ has ordered UC Berkeley to preserve all records related to campus security and preparations for the event.

In a statement to Fox News Digital, UC Berkeley condemned the violence and said it will cooperate with federal authorities.

“The University is conducting a full investigation and intends to fully cooperate with and assist any federal investigations and the FBI-led Joint Terrorism Task Force to identify the outside agitators responsible for attempting to disrupt last night’s TPUSA event,” the university said.

“UC Berkeley will take all appropriate steps to safeguard the right of every member of our community to speak and assemble freely.”

Scott Bessent Fact Checks MSNBC Host’s False Narrative on Their Own Airwaves
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Scott Bessent Fact Checks MSNBC Host’s False Narrative on Their Own Airwaves

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U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent corrected an MSNBC panel Tuesday morning after host Jonathan Lemire misstated the nature of a $20 billion lending arrangement between the United States and Argentina.

The exchange took place on the network’s “Morning Joe” program and quickly drew attention online for Bessent’s firm response.

Lemire referred to the deal as a “bailout,” echoing language used by several left-leaning commentators in recent days.

The agreement, finalized on October 20, allows Argentina to exchange its weakening peso for U.S. dollars to stabilize the nation’s reserves and prevent a currency collapse.

Under the arrangement, the United States earns interest on up to $20 billion lent at a fixed rate.

“How does a $20 billion bailout of Argentina help Americans?” Lemire asked during the segment.

Bessent immediately pushed back. “Well, do you know what a swap line is?” he replied.

Lemire responded that he did, calling it a “currency swap,” before adding, “You’re the treasury secretary, sir.”

The comment drew an immediate correction from Bessent, who criticized the framing of the transaction as a bailout.

“Why would you call it a bailout?” Bessent said.

“In most bailouts, you don’t make money. The U.S. government made money. We used our financial balance sheet to stabilize the government, one of our great allies in Latin America, during an election. The president there won in a landslide.”

Bessent was referring to Argentine President Javier Milei, who was re-elected on a platform of free-market reforms and deregulation.

Milei’s government has pursued economic liberalization policies and strengthened ties with the Trump administration, emphasizing closer cooperation on trade, energy, and regional security.

The Treasury Secretary emphasized that the arrangement benefits both countries, describing it as a strategic investment rather than an act of foreign aid.

“I would rather use peace through economic strength than have us be shooting at narco boats coming off the shore if the government collapses,” Bessent said.

“We have a generational opportunity in Latin America to create allies.”


The swap line agreement, a financial tool often used among allied nations, allows Argentina to access dollar reserves through the U.S. Federal Reserve in exchange for its local currency.

The mechanism is designed to prevent short-term liquidity crises and stabilize exchange rates during periods of financial stress.

Economists have noted that the deal helps bolster Argentina’s foreign reserves amid ongoing inflationary pressures and market volatility.

For the United States, the agreement generates interest income while reinforcing economic stability with a key partner in the Western Hemisphere.

Bessent’s exchange with Lemire highlights the growing scrutiny of U.S. financial support mechanisms abroad, particularly as the administration focuses on strengthening partnerships in Latin America.

Argentina’s cooperation has become increasingly valuable as the U.S. seeks to counter narcotics trafficking and expand regional trade opportunities.

Following the segment, Bessent’s remarks circulated widely on social media, with many praising his clarification of how swap lines function and how they differ from direct bailouts.

The Treasury Department later confirmed that the agreement remains part of a broader U.S. strategy to support economic resilience among allied nations while ensuring measurable returns for American taxpayers.


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