Screenshot Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent absolutely humiliated California Governor Gavin Newsom on Thursday after the far-left governor floated an outrageous plan to impose a 100% tax on Californians who receive payouts from President Trump’s anti-weaponization compensation fund. And Bessent needed just five words to destroy the entire argument. During a press briefing, a reporter asked Bessent about Newsom’s latest meltdown after California Democrats erupted over Trump’s effort to compensate Americans targeted by politically motivated government abuse and weaponized prosecutions. “Newsom says he wants a 100% tax on Californians that receive money from Trump’s anti-weaponization fund. Your response?” the reporter asked. Bessent didn’t hesitate. “There’s no cure for STUPID,” Bessent fired back before immediately walking out of the room. The savage response instantly exploded online. WATCH:…
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