“My deep dark secret is that I have a Dr. Pepper for breakfast,” Bessent told O’Grady. “Not allowed to do it in the house with the children,” he said, before adding, “Don’t tell Bobby Kennedy.”Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent opens up on CBS. Kevin Carter/Getty ImagesA standard 12 oz can of regular Dr. Pepper has around 150 calories, and around 38 grams of sugar. O’Grady did not clarify if Bessent opted for full-strength Dr. Pepper or if he reached for a Diet Dr Pepper or Dr Pepper Zero Sugar in the morning. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and rapper Nicki Minaj at the launch of so-called 'Trump Accounts.'