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Scott Bessent: “'No Kings' means no paychecks. No paychecks and no government.”

On the recordOctober 14, 2025
'No Kings' means no paychecks. No paychecks and no government.
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Scott Bessent
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usatoday.com
Oct 14, 2025

Editor's note · Context

Bessent blames Democrats for prolonging the government shutdown related to upcoming protests.

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