Open: This is “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan,” June 1, 2025 – CBS News Watch CBS News This week on “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan,” as turmoil continues over tariffs, Margaret Brennan speaks to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. Plus, Sen. Rand Paul joins to discuss President Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill. View CBS News
The following is the transcript of an interview with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent that aired on “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan” on June 1, 2025. MARGARET BRENNAN: Good morning and welcome to ‘Face the Nation.’ We begin today with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. Good morning and thank you for being here. SECRETARY SCOTT BESSENT:
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