Elon Musk criticizes Scott Bessent, referring to him as a Soros stooge and dismissing his criticism of Musk's popularity. Tensions between the two have been ongoing, with conservative skepticism about Soros' influence in Washington.

"I believe that the boards of directors at his various companies wanted him to come back and run those companies, which he is better at than anyone," Bessent said of Musk's depart

A day after Elon Musk escalated his feud with Donald Trump and announced the formation of a new U.S. political party, the Republican president's Treasury secretary said Musk should stick to running his companies.