The conversation came during a behind-the-scenes tour of the Treasury Department, where Bessent showcased newly printed sheets of currency prepared as part of the nation’s upcoming 250th anniversary celebration. While many on social media immediately criticized the move, Bessent suggested their outrage could end up helping the government instead of hurting it.
During the Treasury Department visit, Bessent handed Watters an uncut sheet of freshly printed $100 bills featuring President Trump’s signature alongside his own.
As Watters carefully examined the new bills, Bessent joked, “Don’t smudge it,” while the host ran his fingers across the paper.
