Bessent flips script on Dem senator with reminder about his son's past ties to Epstein
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent confronted Senator Ron Wyden during a budget hearing, referencing his son's past ties to Jeffrey Epstein. Bessent highlighted emails indicating Adam Wyden sought Epstein's support for a business venture in 2016. This exchange has reignited scrutiny over connections to Epstein, despite the absence of direct evidence of wrongdoing.
- ▪Scott Bessent reminded Senator Ron Wyden about his son's alleged connections to Jeffrey Epstein.
- ▪Emails revealed that Adam Wyden sought Epstein's support for a business venture in 2016.
- ▪The incident has drawn attention to the ongoing political fallout surrounding Epstein's network.
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US Corruption Bessent flips script on Dem senator with reminder about his son's past ties to Epstein Bessent referenced unearthed emails showing Adam Wyden sought Epstein's support for a business venture in 2016 By Leo Briceno Fox News Published June 3, 2026 8:17pm EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent needles Democratic Senator over his son’s alleged connections to Jeffrey Epstein Scott Bessent reminds Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., about unanswered questions surrounding Adam Wyden. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Sen.
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