Here’s what the Trump admin had to say.
President Trump’s Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent unleashed a fiery rebuke of Vice President Kamala Harris on Fox Business Wednesday, accusing her of disrespecting the American people after she admitted she rejected former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg as her 2024 running mate — because of his sexuality.
Bessent, who is openly gay, said Harris’ decision exposed the radical left’s obsession with identity politics and showed just how out of touch she is with everyday Americans.
“This shows how little regard she has for the American people,” Bessent told host Maria Bartiromo. “She was a terrible candidate who judged people based on labels rather than actual merit.”
Harris’ Stunning Admission in New Memoir
The controversy erupted after the release of Harris’ new memoir, In 107 Days, which details the chaotic final stretch of her failed campaign against President Donald Trump.
In the book, Harris confessed that Buttigieg was initially her “first choice” for vice president. However, she shockingly wrote that he would have been her pick, “if I were a straight white man.”
Harris ultimately deemed him “too risky” and chose Minnesota Governor Tim Walz instead — a decision now sparking backlash nationwide.
This revelation has fueled accusations that Harris prioritizes political optics over competence and results, even when America’s future is on the line.
Bessent Slams Buttigieg’s Failed Record
While Harris reduced her decision to identity politics, Bessent made it clear that Buttigieg didn’t deserve the job on performance alone.
“Pete Buttigieg might have been the worst Transportation Secretary in American history,” Bessent said. “The FAA was a disaster, Amtrak was neglected, and our entire transportation system fell into chaos under his leadership.”
Bessent praised current Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy, saying he is now left to clean up the mess Buttigieg abandoned.
Harris and Buttigieg Both Fail on Merit
Bessent didn’t stop there — he turned his criticism back on Harris, accusing both her and Buttigieg of failing the American people.
“She judged him solely on his sexuality, not on whether he did a good job,” Bessent said. “On merit, Buttigieg was a failure — and on merit, Kamala Harris is also a failure.
Bartiromo ended the segment by cheering Bessent’s words, exclaiming, “Amen to merit.”
Why This Matters for America’s Future
This controversy goes far beyond Harris and Buttigieg. It highlights what many conservatives see as the core problem with today’s Democrat Party: a dangerous fixation on identity politics instead of results and leadership.
With crises mounting at home and abroad — from rising crime and inflation to global instability — voters are demanding competent leadership rooted in American values, not politically correct agendas.
President Donald Trump, who has consistently focused on results-driven policies, continues to emphasize merit-based decision-making, a stark contrast to Harris’ divisive approach.
Bottom Line
Kamala Harris’ own words in her memoir are coming back to haunt her. By openly admitting she rejected Pete Buttigieg because of his sexuality, she exposed the hypocrisy and corruption at the heart of her campaign.
Bessent’s powerful rebuke resonates with millions of Americans who believe our country’s future must be built on merit, hard work, and accountability — not politics of division.
Key Takeaways for Readers:
- Harris admitted in her own book that she snubbed Pete Buttigieg for VP due to his sexuality.
- Bessent called out Harris and Buttigieg, labeling both failures on merit.
- The scandal underscores Democrats’ focus on identity politics over results.
- Trump continues to stand for results-driven leadership and America First policies.