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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent Jokingly Compares His Feuds to Alexander Hamilton

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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent Invokes Hamilton in “Dueling” Quip

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Washington DC, in a recent interview, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent made headlines for a historical quip that sheds light on the internal dynamics of the Trump administration. Responding to a report that he threatened to punch Federal Housing Finance Agency chief Bill Pulte, Bessent joked that Treasury leaders “have a history of dueling,” referencing none other than Alexander Hamilton.

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Blue-Collar Wages Soar Under Trump: Largest Five-Month Gain in 60 Years

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Ridgewood NJ, in a historic economic shift, blue-collar workers have experienced the largest five-month real wage increase in nearly 60 years under President Donald Trump’s second term. According to recent economic data, real wages for blue-collar Americans rose by nearly 2% in the first five months of 2025 — a sharp contrast to the 1.7% decline during the same period under President Biden, when inflation outpaced earnings.

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