Trump treasury nominee Scott Bessent responds to Sen. Wyden's claim that the U.S. is facing off against China in an 'arms race in clean energy'

Scott Bessent , President-elect Donald Trumps nominee for treasury secretary, responded to a Democratic lawmaker's claim that the U.S. is facing off against China in an “arms race in clean energy” The retort occurred on Thursday during a confirmation hearing held by the Senate Finance Committee .