# Trump says he did not direct Bessent to intervene in bond market

https://mins.news/en/item/29026

- Reuters, 2026-08-22 02:40 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.reuters.com/business/trump-says-he-did-not-direct-bessent-intervene-bond-market-2026-08-21/?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=6a890c0cc69d29000181c674

> U.S. President Donald Trump said on Friday that he did not instruct Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to intervene in the bond market this week. Trump said Bessent acted under his own authority, based on his understanding of the issues.

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