Bernie Sanders vs. Scott Bessent: A Clash Over Tax Breaks and Healthcare In a recent Senate hearing, Senator Bernie Sanders found himself in a heated exchange with financial expert Scott Bessent, who challenged Sanders' arguments regarding tax breaks for the wealthy and cuts to Medicaid. As Sanders criticized the proposed $235 billion tax break benefiting the top 0.2% of earners, Bessent countered by highlighting the Democrats' failure to address key issues during their time in power, including