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John Thune: “Democrats are advocating for a $4.5 trillion tax increase at…”

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Senate Majority Leader John Thune Discusses Congressional Bill and Elon Musk's Criticism

Published | Video Starts at 03:23

And that's what the Democrats are advocating for. When you heard them all yesterday. They're out there. … Democrats are advocating for a $4.5 trillion tax increase at the end of this year. … ahead. I have no doubt that that will be your intent. However, Peter doocy was reporting 30 minutes ago that the Axios report appears to be accurate based on some of the White House people he spoke to. (03:23–03:29)

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