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Scott Bessent: “53 million filers had taken advantage of at least one of the…”

Featuring: Scott Bessent, Republican | Secretary of the Treasury | National

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President Trump Holds Tax Day Event In Las Vegas, Nevada

Published | Video Starts at 30:46

The administration is upholding the foundational principle that hardworking Americans should be rewarded with the fruits of their labor, not punished by tax hikes. And this tax season season proves it. In households across America, 53 million filers had taken advantage of at least one of the president's signature tax cuts. No tax and tips. No tax on overtime, enhanced tax relief for our great seniors, and the ability to deduct interest on new car loans. If it's an American car. (30:46–30:53)

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Asserts that 53 million tax filers benefited from President Trump's tax cuts.

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