‘Why Would I Do That?’ Scott Bessent Goes Off On Dem Senator For Tax Dodge Claims

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‘Why Would I Do That?’ Scott Bessent Goes Off On Dem Senator For Tax Dodge Claims

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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent clapped back at Democratic Maryland Sen. Chris Van Hollen Wednesday after being accused of allowing wealthy people to dodge their taxes. During a Senate Appropriations Committee hearing…

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