US treasury chief urged Trump not to host ‘Mr Bean on crack’ Zelenskyy, book says (opens original article in a new tab)

A new book reveals US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent made derogatory remarks about Ukrainian President Zelenskyy and advised against hosting him in the Oval Office, while also comparing Trump to a Democratic donor.

• US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent reportedly called Ukrainian President Zelenskyy 'a little fucker' and 'Mr Bean on crack' in a 2025 book.
• Bessent advised Trump not to host Zelenskyy in the Oval Office, citing concerns over the Ukrainian leader's behavior and a stalled minerals deal.
• The book claims Bessent compared Trump to George Soros, a prominent Democratic donor, during private discussions.