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Charlie Kirk: “The wealth went to older people at the expense of the next…”

Featuring: Charlie Kirk, Conservative, Right-wing Populist | Conservative Political Activist and Media Personality | National

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Tucker Carlson and Charlie Kirk Discuss the Impact of Russiagate, Economic Challenges for Young Americans, and Immigration Policies

Published | Video Starts at 1:13:40

And it's like this inherent contradiction. We're super wealthy on one side, like a powerhouse juggernaut, and we are like an economic nightmare on the other side. How did that happen? Answer. The wealth went to older people at the expense of the next generation. That's for sure. Every single economic growth decision of the last 30 years has been made. I am going to benefit. My baby boomer generation is going to benefit. (1:13:40–1:13:46)

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Asserts that economic growth has disproportionately benefited older generations over younger ones.

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