Trump jokes Bessent is ‘breaking Melania’s friends’ hearts’

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent joked that his sexuality is breaking the hearts of first lady Melania Trump’s friends. Bessent, the first openly gay man to serve as treasury secretary, briefly discussed his experience as a gay politician.
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