'I'm Gonna Punch You in Your F--king Face': Scott Bessent Threatens an Administration Rival

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6. He broke the law and should be arrested and tried.

https://www.lawinfo.com/resources/criminal-defense/legal-implications-of-criminal-threats-and-intimidation.html

Legal Implications of Criminal Threats and Intimidation

Assault: Assault is when someone causes another person to fear that they will be physically harmed. Physical contact is not necessary to prove assault; a threat is enough to prove assault.
Menacing: Menacing is a crime with which people are charged when they intentionally cause someone to fear for their physical safety.
Harassment: Harassment is conduct involving any communications (phone call, email, voicemail, text messages, etc.), in-person stalking, or any other persistent and repeated actions meant to intimidate someone over an extended period.