Bessent wrote a strongly worded op-ed. China is shaking.

Aug 23, 2026 · 10:56 PM UTC

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Replying to @meiselasb
In summary: “Get on our side or we’ll economically devastate you”… That’s generally NOT the position one would take if they’re confident in their strategic positioning… x.com/bretterickson28/status…
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Maybe focus on debt
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The US is a sanctuary for deadly #domesticterrorists called "Republicans" (American Fascist Party). @SecScottBessent's voice shakes when he's scared. He's always afraid of press. The lies of #trumpedo help him get thru tho he's a married, #gay #antigaycult dad.#STOPLIARS #Impeach
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The entire world is laughing at Scott Bessent right now.
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Xi, he laughed.

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hey SNOBBY @SecScottBessent ....just got IRAN'S reaction....

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Replying to @meiselasb @MeidasTouch
Well he’s no Susan Collins in his efforts to emphatically express the level of his petrurbness but I’m sure the message will be received by the Chinese with all the concern it is due.
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CHINA: (to Smugface) *slapslapslap*

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Replying to @meiselasb
Did Susan Collins write this
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Replying to @meiselasb
China says “Yeah, Whatever! Screw with Iran or Our Oil, and We’ll Declare War against America!”
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Replying to @meiselasb @MeidasTouch
“Global pariah”? Guess who, Scott? It’s you. These dangerous fools haven’t learned anything from their failures. This national debt will bring the USA to its’ knees. China can do whatever it wants thanks to US capitalists. Now, what’s the next pain Scott and trump will levy on US
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Iran is laughing at Bessent. It's an Islam vs gay thing. Iran is unimpressed.
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Yeah I'm sure Xi Jinping is scared to death from 🌈 a** Scott Bessent's threat 😆😆😆
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Iran's military and nuclear program and gone, but they refuse to sign a deal to satisfy Trump's ego and give him a win, so we're going to ruin their economy to make their citizens suffer. 🤦‍♂️
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Replying to @meiselasb @MeidasTouch
Oh nooooooo 🙄 This ain’t the way any more. Strongly worded letters? C’mon man. It’s 2026
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