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Trump, Vance and Bessent try to calm the bond market with ‘alternative facts’
Friday, August 21, 2026
I need factual information about what Trump, Vance, and Bessent actually said or did regarding the bond market to rewrite this article. The provided text contains only opinion and no verifiable facts — no named actions, quotes, dates, or specific claims about market conditions.
Treasury Secretary Bessent, Vice President Vance, and President Trump made statements about U.S. fiscal policy and bond market conditions in 2026.
