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Chris Van Hollen: “You've provided a windfall to very wealthy people who don't…”

Featuring: Chris Van Hollen, Democratic | U.S. Senate Maryland

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Chris Van Hollen And Scott Bessent Have Heated Clash Over Americans Paying Taxes

Published | Video Starts at 02:33

Now, when the taxpayer's call gets answered, they get serviced right away. So it's a false equivalent. Secretary, what You've provided a windfall to very wealthy people who don't pay their taxes. Senator, why would I do that? Why would I do that? What is your theory of the case? Because this is. What is your theory of the case committed to collection? (02:33–02:42)

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Asserts that policies have benefited wealthy individuals who evade taxes.

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