Elon Musk and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent clashed in a heated shouting match last Thursday in the West Wing, reportedly within earshot of President Donald Trump, Axios reported. The confrontation was reportedly sparked by a dispute over the appointment of the IRS Acting Commissioner. Tensions boiled over when Bessent accused Musk of undermining him, prompting expletive-laden exchanges and insults. Bessent ultimately prevailed, with Faulkender replacing Shapley the following day. Witnesses described the argument as loud and chaotic, likening it to a WWE-style showdown between two billionaire, middle-aged men in the West Wing.
