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9. Yeah, on average we're all wealthy, Mr. Bessent.
Thu Jun 4, 2026, 03:48 PM
19 hrs ago

The top 1% own about 32% of all U.S. wealth, the top 10% own more than 68% of all U.S. wealth, while the bottom 50% of all American households hold only about 2.5% of the nation's wealth. Put Elon Musk in a room with 900,000 average Americans and everyone in that room...on average...would be worth a million dollars. The problem, Mr. Bessent, is the incredible wealth disparity that exists in this country, created and perpetuated by people like you over the last few decades.

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when was the last time he went to the grocery store? When did he last fill up his car with gas? lostincalifornia 19 hrs ago #1
Well, if you want to nitpick senseandsensibility 19 hrs ago #2
Haha, what a good joke. I imagine he hasn't been inside a grocery store or read the news ck4829 19 hrs ago #3
Why do Republicans have to lie?....... Lovie777 19 hrs ago #4
That's because the only people that matter are rich... ananda 19 hrs ago #5
It was better under Biden and they screamed from the rooftops how horrible it was. unblock 19 hrs ago #6
Scott Bessent Net Worth UpInArms 19 hrs ago #7
When you're riding the gravy train, it's probably a pretty good economy. CrispyQ 19 hrs ago #8
Yeah, on average we're all wealthy, Mr. Bessent. sop 19 hrs ago #9
Rent is too damn high. Kid Berwyn 19 hrs ago #10
If I had another billion or two, I might not feel as stressed, Scott. Vinca 19 hrs ago #11
Bessent Real Estate DET 19 hrs ago #12
The only thing about this quote from Bessent that is surprising senseandsensibility 18 hrs ago #13
Perfect Soundbite DET 18 hrs ago #15
Um...healthcare premiums?!! chowder66 18 hrs ago #14
Big one for me senseandsensibility 18 hrs ago #16
Insurance in general Johonny 18 hrs ago #17
High inflation, pitiful job growth, weak GDP growth Wiz Imp 17 hrs ago #18
And record credit card delinquencies senseandsensibility 16 hrs ago #20
Yea, it's a great economy. LisaL 17 hrs ago #19
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