Scott Bessent says the U.S. needs to ‘escalate to de-escalate’ in Iran: Full interview

And joining me now is Treasury Secretary Scott Bessant. Secretary Bessant, welcome back to Meet the Press. >> Christine, good morning. >> Good morning.Good to have you back. I want to start with the latest of what we're hearing from President Trump. Let me read you what he posted overnight.He says if Iran doesn't fully open without threat the straight of Hormuz within 48 hours from this exact point in time the United States of America will hit and obliterate their various power plants starting with the bigg ...