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Kamala Harris: “The average American is $400 away from bankruptcy for any…”

Featuring: Kamala Harris, Democrat | Former Vice President of the United States | National

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It is estimated the average American has spent since the war started $500 more because of this war. And I will add to that number, to put it in context. The average American is $400 away from bankruptcy for any unexpected expense. So $400 of an unexpected expense could result in bankruptcy for the average American. And this war has resulted in $500 more of expenses, a large part of that because of the gas prices going up. (08:24–08:32)

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