Bessent flips script on Dem senator with reminder about his son’s past ties to Epstein During a budget hearing, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent responded to accusations from Sen. Ron Wyden by referencing emails between Wyden’s son, Adam Wyden, and Jeffrey Epstein. Bessent highlighted that Adam Wyden had sought Epstein’s support for a business venture and had invested in Rick’s Cabaret, a company operating strip clubs.

• Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent brought up Sen. Ron Wyden’s son’s past communications with Jeffrey Epstein during a budget hearing.
• Bessent referred to unearthed emails showing Adam Wyden seeking Epstein’s support for a business venture.
• Bessent also noted that Adam Wyden’s largest investment was in Rick’s Cabaret, a series of strip clubs.
• The exchange occurred while Sen. Wyden was accusing the Trump administration of corrupt dealings.