Rand Paul: “I think this is unconstitutional.”

“The Constitution says taxes originate in the House, go to the Senate, and then go to the president for signature. That doesn't say the president can just write up new taxes and threaten them anytime he wishes. So I think this is unconstitutional. Now, he's pointed towards a statute that Congress passed called ipa. I don't think that applies to trade either.” (06:28–06:31)

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