VIDEO: White House slams Democrat’s gender claim against Trump cabinet member

June 12, 2025

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From Fox News: A House Ways and Means Committee hearing took an unexpected turn Wednesday when Rep. Linda Sanchez, D.Calif., accused Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent of interrupting her because of her gender—prompting audible groans from the room.

The exchange occurred during a tense five-minute questioning session, where Sanchez challenged Bessent on the impact of tariffs enacted under President Trump’s administration.

“Prices are rising on many everyday goods,” Sanchez said, citing increases in clothing, shoes, canned food, toys, and household tools. She added, “On average, Trump’s tariffs are estimated to cost households $3,000 more for the same goods than they would have last year,” though she did not cite the source of the figure when pressed.

When Bessent attempted to interject, Sanchez quickly cut him off: “Please don’t interrupt me… I know I’m a woman, but please try to limit yourself to answering my questions.”

Bessent, who is openly gay, did not address the accusation and instead focused on defending the administration’s trade policies.

The room erupted in groans when Sanchez made her issue all about gender.

The White House Rapid Response team posted a video of the moment and wrote:

SHAMEFUL: @RepLindaSanchez baselessly accuses @SecScottBessent of being sexist because he tried to correct her lie that “prices are rising.”

FACT: Under @POTUS, Americans have seen the first overall price decline since 2020.

WATCH BELOW:

SHAMEFUL: @RepLindaSanchez baselessly accuses @SecScottBessent of being sexist because he tried to correct her lie that “prices are rising.”

FACT: Under @POTUS, Americans have seen the first overall price decline since 2020. pic.twitter.com/mQUe0D9otw

— Rapid Response 47 (@RapidResponse47) June 11, 2025