Congressman presses Treasury Secretary on whether US Is ‘AT WAR’ during heated hearing

During a congressional hearing on the economy, Rep. John Larson repeatedly questioned Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent about whether the United States is currently “at war” while discussing the impact of overseas military operations on food, oil, and gas prices. Bessent argued that prices had risen due to the “conflict,” while Larson challenged the terminology and asked whether U.S. military involvement should instead be described as a war. The exchange unfolded during a broader discussion about inflation and economic conditions.

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