# Bessent’s Explosive Ukraine Claims

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Podcast: [UK News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/uk-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7493829)
Published: 2026-06-20T14:24:23+00:00
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## Resource

A new book alleges Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent made explosive, insulting remarks about Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy—calling him “Mr. Bean on crack” and a “special-needs child”—during tense meetings that reportedly included JD Vance and even escalated to yelling over a minerals deal. Bessent also allegedly compared Donald Trump to George Soros, fueling controversy as Ukraine aid remains a global flashpoint at the G7 summit. The Treasury Department has yet to respond. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/12b8baff68197b08

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