Raphael Warnock Asks Scott Bessent: Does The Top 1 Percent Need A Tax Cut?

[@joehodge3518]

Our Government has a spending problem not a revenue problem!

[@talkshow5100]

If they earned it, they're entitled to it!

[@talkshow5100]

How does a Senator who makes $180K per year leave Congress worth Millions?

[@blessed7203]

No one is questioning what they earned, the poorest should be paying more taxes than millionaires! PERIOD

[@mosestekper7659]

Who earns a tax cut? The tax rate shouldn't be higher for the poor and middle class than for the rich. Why should the wealthy be the ones earning more tax cuts than the poor.

[@spokentruth5909]

You ppl don’t even try to hide your corruption now 😂

[@maseratirowdy5669]

Dickriding is insane😂

[@ltjamesd]

How about spending less and eliminating redundant programs and agencies? Does Georgia have any competent, law abiding politicians?

[@Bearfacts01]

It's NOT the purpose of taxes to punish people who make money!

[@SgtWaters]

Who said anything about punishment besides you? Stop pretending to be dumb, you know exactly what the point is. Since you are obviously not in the 1%, the conversation literally has nothing to do with you.

[@usleadershipareliars]

Top 1% pay over 40% in taxes and the bottom 50% only pay 3% in taxes. Get off that high horse @SgtWaters

[@elliceherman3839]

⁠​⁠@@usleadershipareliars yes but that bottom percent pays a much higher percentage of their income for tax than the top 1% pays of their income for tax. Should be a flat percentage of what you earn overall for everyone. So, you get off your high horse. And if you do earn a good income, you owe, just like I do, to pay taxes for a decent country to live in.

[@princesslavidia3287]

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[@usleadershipareliars]

@elliceherman3839 it should be a flat tax of 10% across the board., anything more than 15 is robbery.

[@joeressa]

raphael warnock needs to pay his taxes

[@gendaminoru3195]

we'll be watching

[@batmansymbol3645]

His tax returns are made public every year and easily seen since he began to rub for office for everyone to see...unlike the orange turd who admits to not paying taxes has never voluntarily provided his taxes were only made available under court order which showed corruption in his taxes to where his accountant took rhe fall for him and went to prison he also has only paid $750 in taxes in the last 8 yrs claiming losses

[@princesslavidia3287]

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[@DianeDittrick]

Ask trump to pay his!!

[@pamelamattox7881]

Iam sure he pays more taxes then this nominee does.

[@eenkjet]

Income tax should be capped at $1m.

[@coryhoang3736]

What a load of crap from Warnock. Congress' spending lead to deficits. Why don't you stop spending beyond your means ? It's time to withhold salary payment for all congress members when there is a deficit.

[@Adsd822]

Not a solution

[@czarcastic1458]

Hey Ralph lets talk about that 330 thousand dollar fine you and Stacy Abrams got for campaign violations.

[@batmansymbol3645]

While ur at it talk bout the 400 million orange man owes fpr falsifying business records to avoid taxes and hide misconduct

[@princesslavidia3287]

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[@alexcipriani6003]

😂😂 we can talk about that as well but let’s not use that as a bait and switch

[@kaceebaby5667]

Isn't there a fire alarm you should be pulling? 😂

[@FiveSecondsUntilShadow]

That was Bowman and he is O U T!

[@johnkrause29]

Wrong guy

[@kaceebaby5667]

That was the entire joke. 😂

[@spokentruth5909]

Wrong black guy racist 😂

[@kaceebaby5667]

@spokentruth5909 That was supposed to be the joke. That's why the smiley face. You call it racist and I call it funny. 😆

[@joeynoas1288]

IT IS NOT ABOUT WHOS PAYING TAXES! IT IS ABOUT WHERE THEY ARE BEING SPENT!

[@jonp4846]

It's about who is not paying what they owe. It's called tax evasion and it was close to $700 billion for the year 2022.

[@alexcipriani6003]

all the poor people here arguing for tax breaks for the rich 😂😂😂

[@worldtraveler721]

Why not ask Democratic donors this question! Kamala raised twice as much money than the Trump campaign and STILL LOST! 😂 So this clown thinks Democratic donors, the "1%," benefitted the most!?????

[@noahbiolsi9809]

Yes. The 1% benefited the most. Why are you surprised at this?

[@princesslavidia3287]

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[@ScottTheMarine]

Republicans need to get better at calling out Democrats who switch back and forth from percentages to actual dollars paid. They act like $1M dollars for a small business is huge. This is not nearly the case! (I gladly claim that I will hire a new employee to expand my business if the tax code is more favorable to me.)

[@princesslavidia3287]

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[@pwcorgi2000]

Because its Congress fault for their outrageous spending bills. Nobody should be bailing Congress out.

[@WalterDempsey-bj6ut]

Damn Warnock, did you flunk math??

[@shane3878]

You can't reduce the deficit by raising taxes. We spend trillions more.

[@roberthenderson2321]

Warnock needs to check his "brain child'.

[@spokentruth5909]

You ppl are ridiculous

[@sirkronix5274]

Do the minorities actually need to start paying taxes not receiving hard working Americans tax money?

[@noahbiolsi9809]

Why are you under the impression that minorities don't pay taxes?

[@girlfromsouth214]

Bot comment with the intention to generate hate. Normal people don't separate the poor by race. Bot commenters or people indoctinated by them do.

[@nahword5604]

it literally comes out of our paychecks automatically

[@michaelhapgood782]

Did anyone explain to Warknocker what the Secretary of the Treasury dose?

[@slicedice577]

Reading these comments i understand why trump call you people UNEDUCATED😂🤣😅🤣😂🤣😅🤣😂

[@chewie1100]

Everyone needs a tax break

[@stevenlove200]

Basically Scott Bessent should just come out and admit HE believes trickle down economics works. (don't know how he is going to explain the growing divide between the have nots and the "HAVES") But oh well.

[@jonp4846]

He is, among other things, a hedge fund manager. Not surprising at all.

[@rlanza2468]

US SENATE - ETH-NO-CRATS LIST - STATE OF SHAME Raphael WARNOCK - GEORGIA

[@princesslavidia3287]

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[@Mahen-j7c]

Yes they do

[@tammycornejo9155]

All of our Politicians are way Richer than any of us. They can afford all the eggs they want. We The People go without or pay for Golden Eggs.

[@batmansymbol3645]

So what about invading canada and greenland taking the panama canal and renaming the gulf of mexico gonna do bout dropping egg prices

[@usleadershipareliars]

​@@batmansymbol3645 you combine the Canadian and US economy, creating an untouchable economy, while at the same time energy prices drop, no other country or continent would be able to touch it, which drops gas, food, energy prices all way down, $1.87 gallon gasoline. Nobody wants invaded Canada 😂😂😂 you guys are so literal, be more like Fetterman.

[@princesslavidia3287]

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[@jay311md]

Billion dollar income? Lol. These idiots mistake w2 income for capital gains or wealth.

[@nahword5604]

Capital gains (investment income) and interest income are income. He didn't say $1B wage or salary

[@rajbeekie7124]

Warnock needs to be reminded that the people with lots of income worked for their money. The money was not given to them. Somewhere along the way they created value. Yes, they do pay taxes. Any tax cut across the board will impact them the most since they pay the most taxes.

[@clutchr6688]

Btw the top 50% of earners in the United States already pay 97% of income tax! I’m one of the broke mfks and I still think EVERYONE should pay lower taxes😭

[@FC-qe1wl]

Everyone should pay the same tax rate. no deductions, you pay tax on your income

[@mosestekper7659]

Tax should be based on the percentage of earnings. A rich man shouldn't pay less rate than the poor.

[@train_rekkd9403]

Just implement a straight tax or straight consumer tax! Get rid of all loop holes. Example of a straight tax: 10% straight tax= $100k pays 10k taxes, 1m pays 100k taxes. Who fills up the tax locker faster? This works for a straight consumer tax, it's a fact more money you make the more expensive the products consumed get...which means more incoming taxes.

[@jonathanm6764]

"No income level where you would support rising taxes" - Trump Administration 2025

[@johnjohnmacek8416]

Why should politicians use our hard earned money to pay for their mistakes? 🤦‍♂️ over tax the rich and the shit will roll downhill to the middle class…

[@bobbyb.6644]

Interesting timing - Warnock running Group Just Found Guilty for Illegal Campaign Donations to Abrams Campaign - BACK BEFORE HIS SUCCESSFUL ELECTION CAMPAIGN ? Time Lag Intentional ? 🤨 Warnock trying to match wits with this Man is Laughable ! 🤭

[@michaelhasenstein721]

Does a fake Reverend deserve to get a pass for violence and corruption?

[@princesslavidia3287]

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[@stevenbourgault5060]

Why do we always take from people that have earned more and give it to the people who have earned less. If a rich person plays 10% and a poor person pays 10% who’s paying more that would be the 10% that the rich person pays. America’s supposed to be about equality. well whether you like it or not 10% for should be the same for the rich and the poor. That’s called equality.

[@rickirizarry5079]

Warnock has a problem listening.

[@mikecitrigno57]

It is evident from this questioning that he does not understand it is not how much you take in it is how much you spend. Taxing the rich and using the money to pay down the debt is great. But that is not what happens. They spend it on other things and create more debt.

[@paulseigeldorf9461]

I don’t like Warnock, and I love seeing all the dems getting embarrassed with their petty questions and accusations. Warnock , at least asked legitimate questions. He didn’t ask about Liz Cheney or 2020 election.

[@princesslavidia3287]

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[@lisawalton702]

None of the picks are answering simple questions honestly

[@malcommckay2571]

Democrats Never pass Economics 202 😢

[@ambergillespie-ud3kb]

7.50 is enough for minimum wage too! Stop thinking it's a rich mans problem.

[@jonp4846]

Actually, it should be closer to $11.45

[@thomaslee2783]

Most of these sentors have little or no knowledge of economics and almost all of them have no experience managing a business, but yet, they sat there and challenging an expert with both knowledge of economics and practically managing experience. What a joke!

[@blessed7203]

I believe that all these who wanting to help the rich get richer, should start getting paid 7.25 an hr

[@miketracy9256]

SCOTT SHOWED REAL COURAGE IN ANSWERING WARNOCKS BS GASLIGHTING.

[@princesslavidia3287]

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[@alisonquinto5179]

Make Trump tax cuts a permanent thing. it was good for Business and brings more jobs to market place and for middle income people got tax relief more of money back. Democrats want to raise taxes on all!

[@miketracy9256]

WARNOCK NEEDS TO READ WHAT THE IRS REPORTS AS TO WHO PAYS THE HIGHEST TAX RATES.

[@walterpierce6061]

It's not the very wealthy who pay the highest tax rates. That's a lie.

[@princesslavidia3287]

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[@jonp4846]

You mean the ones that actually do pay their taxes. $700 billion tax gap in 2022.

[@rolymejia-ls3ik]

Yea they do they can wit that tax cut they create more job opportunities more business open up more average people get hired

[@liatherose6275]

Trickle down economics has been disproven time and time again. When the rich get tax cuts, they usually keep the money.

[@batmansymbol3645]

🤣🤣🤡🤡🫵🫵...yeah cause thats what happened in 2017

[@walterpierce6061]

BS Trickle down economic policies have never worked.

[@princesslavidia3287]

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[@shaymalchione809]

Uh no they ship our jobs overseas for cheap labor & buy up all our homes for investments.

[@CONFEDERATEHERO-lv7oz]

I thought the false fire alarm guy was gone. He didn't get re elected.

[@princesslavidia3287]

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[@JeanieBunny]

Can you imagine this man being questioned by this thing. OMG.

[@princesslavidia3287]

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[@nahword5604]

You think the senator is a thing?

[@TheBeacker1]

Math says you are an idiot. 1% of a million is and will always be more than 1% of 50. I am not even close to being a millionaire but would like to get there. If you make it harder to be rich, you make it harder to become rich.

[@bllasae]

Considering they pay like 49% of the taxes in the US, probably. They can take it out of the pay of Congress.

[@brandonpoer377]

Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, and Mark Zuckerberg have more combined wealth than the poorest 170 million Americans. The ultra wealthy can pay more taxes and they’ll be just fine.

[@Spuzzmacher]

Elect republicans, get poverty.

[@walterpierce6061]

That's right Every major recession in the history of this country started when a Republican was in the White House.

[@princesslavidia3287]

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[@pwcorgi2000]

That's Bullcrap!

[@shaymalchione809]

They’re gonna learn

[@finalphalax]

Yeah we had bad poverty during the biden administration

[@AaronWireman]

The problem with taxes the way they are utilized creates a power struggle between big business and government. The people get squashed in this fight. If the taxes went straight to the people that need it to survive that'd be one thing. But it just goes to make government bigger , more corrupt , and less efficient. That said those who lead are narcissistic sociopaths that only care about their own wealth and power and being important to other important greedy people.

[@brandonpoer377]

Agreed. Money and power corrupt our society and the downtrodden are always the working class and the impoverished.

[@jillwilliams2352]

So sad he represents Georgia.

[@WilliamEllison]

We’re cutting taxes for everyone-rich, middle class, and poor. That’s the plan. The idea is simple: when people have more money in their pockets, the economy gets stronger. What’s happening here is straightforward, but often misunderstood. Let’s focus on the wealthy for a moment. Many of these individuals work tirelessly. They’ve reached a point where they could live a life of luxury without lifting a finger, yet they don’t. What do they do instead? They work seven days a week. These people are relentless in their drive, constantly building, investing, and creating opportunities. Now, let’s talk about what happens when you give them a tax break. These individuals aren’t going to hoard their savings or stuff it in some bank vault like a cartoon villain. That’s not how this works. They’re going to put that money back into the economy. They’ll invest in businesses, expand operations, hire workers, fund innovations, and spur growth. This isn’t a theory-it’s reality. The wealthiest among us are deeply tied to economic activity, and tax cuts allow them to amplify their impact. But this isn’t just about the rich. Everyone benefits from these tax cuts, and we’re also addressing inefficiencies in government spending. We’re cutting unnecessary expenses-trimming the fat-and ensuring taxpayer dollars are used responsibly. This dual approach of tax relief and smarter governance will drive growth and prosperity for all. It’s not about playing favorites; it’s about creating an environment where everyone has a chance to thrive. Last but not least, don’t bring up some left-wing, paid-for Oxford academic study claiming that 50 years of data prove tax cuts don’t work, or cite the communist-leaning World Economic Forum saying that trickle-down economics doesn’t work. Their entire perspective on trickle-down economics is seen through the eyes of a demented, left-wing, woke lunatic. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Scott Bessent, President-elect Donald Trump's nominee for Treasury Secretary, has articulated a comprehensive economic strategy aimed at revitalizing the U.S. economy. Central to his approach is the "3-3-3" plan, which focuses on three primary objectives: Reducing the Budget Deficit: Bessent aims to decrease the budget deficit to 3% of GDP by 2028. He emphasizes that the U.S. currently faces a spending problem rather than a revenue issue, advocating for spending cuts and shifts in existing taxes to offset the costs of extending tax cuts. FOX BUSINESS Spurring Economic Growth: He targets achieving a consistent GDP growth rate of 3% through deregulation and other pro-growth policies. Bessent believes that reducing regulatory burdens will encourage private sector investment and economic expansion. FOX BUSINESS Increasing Energy Production: The plan includes boosting U.S. energy production by an additional 3 million barrels of oil per day. Bessent argues that increasing domestic energy output will lower energy prices, reduce inflationary pressures, and enhance energy security.

[@princesslavidia3287]

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[@cathyyonce8492]

Yes rich people should pay more taxes... All the ones who voted for Trump that are middle class and poor people pay it all. My taxes was so high this year i will have to borrow money to pay them. And i only have a car I own no home. And my taxes are so high i cant afford them.

[@walterpierce6061]

Trump voters are fools for voting for Trump who is only interested in helping the very rich.

[@shogunofsorrow787]

He should just say yes to those questions. like the rich need anymore benefits

[@circulation21]

A fake pastor. Oh, wow!

[@liatherose6275]

He’s not a fake pastor. He’s the pastor of Ebenezer Baptist Church, the same church where MLK was pastor. I don’t know where you get your information, but maybe it’s time to look at other sources. 😊

[@circulation21]

@ I already know & just because you have a "title," doesn't mean you can't operate in the capacity of a fraud

[@realbigmanoncampus]

We have a spending problem. Stop spending to fix deficit.

[@JonDoe-007]

The need to cut spending is one issue. Giving billionaires a tax break is a separate issue. That you think billionaires should get a tax break is absurd

[@realbigmanoncampus]

@ You can fix deficit by either taking in more revenue through tax OR cut spending. You want to incentivize investment from billionaires rather than try to tax. If you tax they will find every loophole in the book.

[@JonDoe-007]

@realbigmanoncampus last time we gave billionaires tax cuts (Trump in 2017) they didn't "invest", they gave themselves massive bonuses and salary increases and bought back shares. Don't be naive

[@jonp4846]

​@@realbigmanoncampus Tax avoidance is not tax evasion.

[@paulminchk6145]

The Democrats always use the same talking point, but never show the reality of what occurred and who benefitted from it more.

[@batmansymbol3645]

U must npt be watching cause there have been record stock buybacks by corporations and CEO's are making more now then ever even while price gouging your eggs...

[@paulminchk6145]

@@batmansymbol3645 You can thank the Biden administration and inflation for all of it. Along with decreased earnings by the middle class.

[@paulminchk6145]

@@batmansymbol3645 The Loss of real wages by the middle class and Biden's inflation have taken place under Biden, not Trump. Record profits have also taken place under Biden, not Trump, maybe you're not paying attention to whose policies have done what.

[@OkapiJim]

Jesus H Christ

[@wildbill3199]

🤔🤣🤪

[@JerryJones-k4o]

WARNOCK IS S====P

[@benbazor3656]

Hey Warnog, the top 1% create a lot of jobs and pay 40% of total income taxes.

[@batmansymbol3645]

😂😂🤡🤡🫵🫵

[@shaymalchione809]

No they ship our jobs overseas for cheap labor. Do you people not know any history?

[@daveprimmer2817]

Warnock thinks he is above the Law