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Marsha Blackburn: “They hired 85,000 new IRS agents to harass hardworking…”

Featuring: Marsha Blackburn, Republican | U.S. Senate, Tennessee

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Sen. Marsha Blackburn speaks at Republican National Convention

Published | Video Starts at 03:23

And you know, you know who will return us to an era of prosperity? Donald Trump. Now Joe and Kamala blessed their hearts. They couldn't help themselves. They hired 85,000 new IRS agents to harass hardworking Americans. IRS penalties have surged 300%. And they're not on big corporations. They're on gig workers, freelancers, small business owners and the self employed. Let me ask you a question. (03:23–03:32)

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