US Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin reportedly made disparaging remarks about Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky during a private conversation with then-President Donald Trump. According to a new book by New York Times reporters, Mnuchin allegedly compared Zelensky to the comedic character “Mr. Bean on crack.” The comments were made before Trump hosted Zelensky at the White House. Further, Mnuchin reportedly advised Trump against hosting Zelensky, referring to him as a “special-needs child.” The book details the behind-the-scenes dynamics of Trump’s interactions with foreign leaders. These reported remarks offer a glimpse into the potentially dismissive attitude held by some within the Trump administration towards Zelensky. The details surfaced in reporting by RT.com referencing the new book.