Key facts
- Rep. Judy Chu was asked to identify the U.S. president during World War I.
- The question was posed by Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent.
- The hearing involved discussions on inflation and wartime economics.
During a hearing of the House Ways and Means Committee, Representative Judy Chu, a Democrat with 17 years in Congress, was asked a question by Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. Bessent inquired about the identity of the U.S. president during World War I. The hearing was taking place amidst discussions concerning inflation and wartime economics, particularly in relation to former President Donald Trump's administration.