Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the article highlights a heated argument between Elon Musk and U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Betts regarding IRS matters, showcasing significant disagreements over budget commitments and leadership appointments [1] - Musk criticized Betts, calling him a "proxy for Soros" and accused him of running a "failed hedge fund," while Betts rebuked Musk for not fulfilling promises related to government efficiency budget cuts [1] - The argument escalated to the point where an assistant had to separate the two, indicating the intensity of the confrontation, which was so loud that it was heard by visiting Italian Prime Minister Meloni [1] Group 2 - The disagreement between Musk and Betts centered on the appointment of the IRS acting commissioner, with Musk supporting Gary Shapley, a former IRS official, while Betts favored Michael Falkender for the position [1] - Following the argument, Falkender was appointed to lead the IRS, replacing Shapley, which reflects the outcome of their conflicting views [1]

据新华社，美国时政新闻网站Axios23日报道，美国企业家埃隆·马斯克与美国财政部长斯科特·贝森 特17日在白宫就美国国税局相关事宜爆发争吵，争吵十分激烈。 报道援引目击者和消息人士的话说，在17日白宫的一次会议上，贝森特和马斯克面对面争吵。贝森 特批评马斯克对政府效率部削减预算"承诺过高，却没有兑现"。马斯克则反唇相讥，称贝森特为"索 罗斯的代理人"，经营着"一家失败的对冲基金"。贝森特在成为美国财长前，担任过索罗斯基金管理 公司的首席投资官。 当被问及这场争吵时，白宫新闻秘书莱维特说："分歧是任何健康决策过程的正常组成部分。" 据当时听到争吵的消息人士说，贝森特一度用脏话大骂马斯克，马斯克则回呛说，"大声点儿"。二人 争吵如此激烈，以至于一名助手不得不将他们分开。一名目击者说，当时"场面壮观"且"声音很大"， 到访的意大利总理梅洛尼都听到了。 据报道，马斯克和贝森特对国税局代理局长的人选存在分歧。特朗普曾任命马斯克推荐的国税局前官 员加里·沙普利为国税局代理局长，但贝森特希望副财长迈克尔·福尔肯德担任这一职务。18日，即两 人发生争吵次日，福尔肯德接替沙普利执掌美国国税局。 ...