Secretary Bessent warns economic security is national security

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent joins Lara Trump on 'My View' to explain why economic security is vital to national security. He outlines plans to de-risk from China by bringing semiconductor and critical mineral production back to the U.S.

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says economic security is national security on 'My View' with Lara Trump. Explaining why the U.S. must de-risk from China, Bessent reveals that 90% of precursor chemicals for U.S. medicines are imported. He outlines ongoing efforts to bring semiconductor, medicine and critical mineral manufacturing back to America to ensure complete domestic self-sufficiency.