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Trump Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt's lies instantly collapse as some Republicans, including Ron Johnson, and financial analysts reveal that despite what Trump and his team say the bill will add to the deficit by trillions. John Iadarola breaks it down on The Damage Report. Leave a comment with your thoughts below!
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Trump Press Secretary FlatOut Lies About Effects of Budget Bill
"Republicans in the House Budget Committee passed Donald Trump’s “big, beautiful bill” on their second try late Sunday, advancing his 2017 tax cuts for multimillionaires and corporations closer to the House floor.
And by Monday morning, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt was plainly lying about the impact of the forthcoming legislation.
“Is the president OK with this bill adding to the deficit?” a reporter asked.
“This bill does not add to the deficit. In fact, according to the Council of Economic Advisers, this bill will save $1.6 trillion, and the president absolutely understands and hears the concerns of fiscal conservatives and of Americans who want to get our fiscal house in order,” Leavitt responded."
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