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U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent disputed NBC "Meet The Press" anchor Kristen Welker’s suggestion Sunday that President Donald Trump is responsible for prolonging the ongoing government shutdown.

During the latest episode of the political talk show, Bessent rejected Welker’s assertion that the onus was on Trump to meet with Democratic lawmakers to end the shutdown.

"When will President Trump meet with Democrats to try to bring this shutdown to a close and get federal workers their paychecks back again, Mr. Secretary?" Welker asked.

KENNEDY SAYS SCHUMER 'NERVOUS AS A PREGNANT NUN' AS SOCIALIST WING TIGHTENS GRIP AMID GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN

Bessent replied, "Well, Kristen, I’m going to have to reject the premise of your

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