No, there is no credible evidence that Elon Musk indeed received a blow from U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent.

📌 What is confirmed

🗞️ Media reports on the altercation

The Washington Post, citing former advisor Steve Bannon, reports that on April 17, following a meeting in the Oval Office between Musk and Bessent, a verbal conflict occurred: Bessent called Musk a 'fraud,' after which Musk shoulder-checked him 'like a rugby player,' and Bessent retaliated — the fight was stopped by other staff, and Musk was removed from the West Wing.

Western media (The Daily Beast, New York Post, etc.) also reported on a 'warm' physical altercation, comparing Musk's actions to a 'rugby shoulder check' and confirming that the conflict allegedly occurred during a dispute over appointments and budget cuts.

🏛️ Official response from the White House

Press Secretary Caroline Livitt called it a 'tough discussion,' but stated that she did not see any fights personally, so she does not believe there was any physical altercation.

🧠 Musk's friendly explanation

Musk emphasized that he got the bruise not during the conflict with Bessent, but while 'playing' with his son — thus he explained his dark circles under the eyes.

🧐 Likely summary

Fact ✅ Credibility

Musk had a bruise under his eye at the press conference ✅ Yes

The media links the bruise to the conflict with Bessent ✅ Reported by researchers Bannon/NYPost/Post

The White House and Musk do not confirm a fight ✅ Officials and Musk himself deny a physical altercation

In fact: there is a bruise, but its causes are not officially confirmed. Musk calls the incident 'playing with his son,' the White House insists it was a 'business discussion,' while the media refers to it as a 'shoulder clash.'

📝 Conclusion for you

Currently, there is no direct evidence or video of the fights. Musk and the White House deny it. The media, however, refer to unnamed witnesses (including Bannon). Musk has a bruise — yes, but from what — it is unclear.

Date and circumstances of the greatest publicity (conference on June 7-8, 2025)

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