Scott Bessent ROASTS Gavin Newsom Over Jan. 6 ‘Slush Fund’ Tax: 'There's No Cure For Stupid'
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2:06Now PlayingScott Bessent ROASTS Gavin Newsom Over Jan. 6 ‘Slush Fund’ Tax: 'There's No Cure For Stupid'
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as posted by the channelScott Bessent had choice words for California Governor Gavin Newsom over his plans to levy a maximum tax on anyone in the state who receives money via Trump’s $1.8 billion “anti-weaponization” fund.
"There's no cure for stupid," the treasury secretary said.
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