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Scott Bessent: “Alexandre de Moraes has taken it upon himself to be judge and jury in an unlawful witch hunt against U.S. and Brazilian…”

On the recordJuly 30, 2025
Alexandre de Moraes has taken it upon himself to be judge and jury in an unlawful witch hunt against U.S. and Brazilian citizens and companies.
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Scott Bessent
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cbsnews.com
Jul 30, 2025

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Bessent criticizes de Moraes' actions and the sanctions imposed by the Treasury Department.

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