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Veronica Escobar: “Project 2025 defunds programs that save lives and help…”

Featuring: Veronica Escobar, Democratic | U.S. House, Texas, District 16

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'What Is The Logic?': Veronica Escobar Grills Russell Vought Over Defunding Of IRS

Published | Video Starts at 00:51

In fact, I just saw a Fox News poll that shows a record 64% of voters disapprove of President Trump's handling of taxes. And that's up 11% since last year. Project 2025 defunds programs that save lives and help Americans while enriching billionaires. But I want to begin with a very easy yes or no question, Mr. Vogt. Do you agree that the federal government has a fiduciary responsibility to be good stewards of the American taxpayers dollar? (00:51–01:04)

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