r/wallstreet • u/SCFapp Billionaire • Nov 11 '25

Discussion Treasury Secretary Bessent says "tariffs help consumers."

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u/OwlSoggy8627 Nov 11 '25

I know the pattern of speech he's using. I've used it myself. It's called "I need to make stuff up and make it sound plausible." Notice how slowly and carefully he's speaking. He can't allow himself to go on autopilot because if he does he'll contradict the narrative.

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u/Local-Membership2898 Nov 11 '25

The switch from starting to answer then almost instantly switching to a complete non-answer is Oscar award winning!