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Derrick Van Orden: “George Soros paid for this guy to fly out.”

Featuring: Derrick Van Orden, Republican | U.S. House, Wisconsin, District 3

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Wisconsin teacher confronts Rep. Derrick Van Orden about rising costs.

Published | Video Starts at 01:16

Every time you have to know that the tariffs are hurting western Wisconsin, hurting Wisconsin farmers, you have to know that you're only here because George Soros paid you to come here. I didn't get paid to come here. George Soros paid for this guy to fly out. People are losing access to SNAP benefits through the one big, beautiful bill. You have a good day, sir. He completely ignored me. (01:16–01:20)

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