A heated confrontation broke out last week between Tesla CEO Elon Musk and United States Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent at the White House, escalating into a shouting match reportedly within hearing range of President Donald Trump and senior administration officials.

The dispute, which began as a disagreement about the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), intensified as Bessent criticized Musk for making unrealistic promises regarding budget cuts tied to the cryptocurrency DOGE. According to witnesses, Bessent accused Musk of failing to deliver on key fiscal reforms, prompting a fiery response from the billionaire entrepreneur.

Musk lashed back by calling Bessent a “Soros agent” and mocked his financial credentials, accusing the Treasury chief of running “a failed hedge fund.” Though no physical altercation occurred in the Oval Office, tensions flared as the argument continued down a hallway, with both men exchanging more heated remarks.

The confrontation underscores growing friction between influential business figures and the Trump administration over tax policy and leadership of the IRS. The White House has not released an official comment on the incident, but multiple officials reportedly witnessed the exchange firsthand.

While details on any policy outcomes remain unclear, the clash reveals behind-the-scenes tensions that may influence ongoing debates about federal taxation and crypto-linked reforms.