During a recent appearance on "The Alex Marlow Show," Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent recounted a pivotal moment in the 2016 presidential campaign when he became convinced that Hillary Clinton would not emerge victorious.
Bessent shared his experience, stating, Someone said, oh, well, you donated to President Obama during the primaries. I think I gave $1,500 because I disliked Hillary Clinton so much. Then I gave money to something called Ready for Hillary because I wanted to go and, like, sit in the room and hear what they had to say. And I walked out of that meeting and I said theyre going to lose. Thats when Harold Ickes Jr. had this meeting in New York with a bunch of financial people, and that was the best research money I ever spent.
As reported by Breitbart, "The Alex Marlow Show" is a weekday podcast helmed by Breitbart Editor-in-Chief Alex Marlow, produced in collaboration with the Salem Podcast Network. The podcast is accessible on platforms such as YouTube, Rumble, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify, offering listeners a conservative perspective on current events and political discourse.
Bessent's revelation underscores the skepticism that some financial insiders harbored toward Clinton's campaign strategy. His anecdote highlights the importance of firsthand observation and analysis in political forecasting.
The meeting with Harold Ickes Jr. and other financial figures evidently solidified Bessent's belief that Clinton's campaign was on shaky ground. This insight aligns with the broader conservative narrative that questions the effectiveness of Clinton's political maneuvers and campaign decisions.
As the 2016 election unfolded, such sentiments among influential figures may have contributed to the eventual triumph of President Donald Trump, whose campaign resonated with a significant portion of the American electorate seeking change and a departure from the status quo.
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