Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent joins Morning Joe after President Trump’s “con job” claim about the affordability crisis in a recent interview. @williegeist presses him on voters’ real inflation concerns, from rent to groceries. | Morning Joe

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says the holiday season has been strong across all income levels and the economy has outperformed expectations, with GDP growth hitting 4% in some quarters and finishing the year around 3%. Pressed by Margaret Brennan on toy prices, which some executives have said are higher this year due to tariffs and other factors, Bessent says overall inflation, including imported goods, remains relatively moderate. | Face The Nation

“We have all hands on deck to end this grip that China has on rare earths.” Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent interviews with Edward Lawrence on the United States trade relationship with China. | Varney & Co.