Trump Goon Chickens Out of Last Pre

Key Points:

• Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent abruptly canceled a scheduled live TV interview on CBS's Face the Nation just minutes before airtime, missing a key opportunity to promote Trump's economic agenda ahead of the midterm elections.
• No explanation was provided by the Treasury Department or CBS for Bessent's last-minute withdrawal, raising speculation he was avoiding tough questions about Trump's low economic approval ratings.
• Bessent, known more for his public relations efforts supporting Trump than for economic policy discussions, recently made a media-friendly appearance at a Cheesecake Factory, a chain linked to Trump’s business interests.
• The cancellation leaves the Trump administration without a top representative on major Sunday morning shows to advocate for the president’s economic policies during a critical pre-election weekend.
• Recent polls show low public approval of Trump’s handling of the economy and living costs, with many voters blaming his policies for affordability issues, intensifying scrutiny on his economic team.