WATCH LIVE: Bessent, Loeffler join White House briefing on Tax Day

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Loeffler joined a White House briefing on Tax Day, where Bessent addressed reporters. Secretary Bessent stated that "a small bit of economic pain for a few weeks is worth taking off the incalculable tail risk of the either a nuclear Iran or a nuclear Iran that uses that weapon." This comment suggests the Trump administration is considering or implementing economic measures, possibly sanctions, targeting Iran. The statement indicates a willingness to accept short-term economic discomfort in pursuit of preventing Iran from developing nuclear weapons. This policy stance highlights the administration's priority on national security over immediate economic stability in this specific context.