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Gregory Meeks Blasts Scott Bessent As Trump’s Tariff Defense Falls Apart Under Simple Questions
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July 9, 2026
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10:00Now PlayingRepresentative Gregory Meeks sharply questioned Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent over the Trump administration's tariff policy, the legal justification for declaring trade deficits a national emergency, and conflicting claims about responsibility for the U.S. economy.
In this video, we break down the constitutional issues surrounding presidential tariff authority, why trade deficits have become a major policy debate, and what this exchange reveals about how economic responsibility is argued in Washington.
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