Robert Reich An Open Letter to Scott Bessent: Why You're Wrong and I'm Right

Dear Scott (if I may). Last Monday, you criticized me, arguing that McDonald’s problems are instead due to competition from rivals like Burger King. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent @SecScottBessent McDonald's problem is called Burger King, Professor. No wonder Bill Clinton fired you. UC Berkeley should too, if that’s what passes for “research.” Robert Reich @RBReich Trump Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said this week the K-shaped economy — the widening economic gap between the rich and the poor — is "dead." Hogwash. (By the way, Scott, Bill Clinton didn’t fire me and Berkeley won’t, either. But your boss has a well-recorded...