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Shri Thanedar: “When you give tax cut to the businesses, that money doesn't…”

Featuring: Shri Thanedar, Democratic | U.S. House Michigan, 13th Congressional District

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Shri Thanedar on Let It Rip

Published | Video Starts at 08:11

But now, as a millionaire, as a businessman, were you not happy with Donald Trump's recent tax overhaul? It gave businesses a 40% tax cut. Wasn't that good for your company? Look, When you give tax cut to the businesses, that money doesn't come in the economy. The money goes to pay the shareholders. When you raise the minimum wage to $15, the people one, you let people live with dignity and when you give them a raise, people would spend that. (08:11–08:17)

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Asserts that business tax cuts do not benefit the economy.

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