Rosa DeLauro TORCHES Scott Bessent: Over IRS Cuts And Weak China Policy

Rosa DeLauro did not hold back as she grilled Treasury official Scott Bessent in a heated hearing on Capitol Hill. From questioning his stance on IRS funding and tax enforcement, to pressing him on the risks of U.S. outbound investment into China, DeLauro made it clear she wasn’t buying his “wishy-washy” answers.

At the heart of this exchange are two critical issues: whether the U.S. should be tougher on billionaires and corporations dodging taxes, and how to protect America’s national security by preventing U.S. capital and technology from fueling China’s rise. DeLauro highlighted the hypocrisy of cutting taxes for the wealthy while slashing IRS enforcement, warning that ordinary Americans — seniors, children, and working families — are left to bear the cost.

Meanwhile, Bessent tried to walk a fine line, saying the administration needs more time to review outbound investment rules. But with bipartisan pressure mounting in Congress, DeLauro demanded clarity and urgency, pointing out that America cannot afford to be “soft” when it comes to protecting its competitive edge.

This moment captures the tension between politics, economics, and global security — and it raises a question for all of us: Are our leaders doing enough to stand up for working Americans while keeping our nation safe?

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