Ben Ray Luján Questions Treasury Secretary on Trump Tax Cuts and Deficit

Deficit Reduction Goals

• 🎯 Senator Luján questioned Secretary Besson about the goal of reducing the deficit to 3% of GDP by the end of President Trump's second term.
• 📈 The Secretary confirmed that reducing the deficit to a figure starting with 'three' by 2028 remains a goal.

Impact of the 'Big, Beautiful Bill'

• 📊 The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) reported that the 'big, beautiful bill' would add $2.4 trillion to the deficit.
• ⚠️ Secretary Besson disagreed aggressively with the CBO score, calling it a false statement.
• 💰 Tariffs are projected by CBO to add $2.8 trillion in income, a figure disputed by a conservative think tank.

Cuts to Healthcare and Nutrition Programs

• 🏥 The Republican tax scam is reported to cut $800 billion from Medicaid and nearly $300 billion from the Affordable Care Act.
• 📉 These cuts are expected to impact Americans' healthcare benefits, with an estimated 16 million losing coverage.
• 🍎 The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) faces cuts of $285.7 billion, according to the CBO.
• 🍽️ These cuts are questioned for their impact on children, veterans, seniors, and families' ability to afford food.

Public Trust and Honesty

• 🗣️ Senator Luján emphasized that the American people, particularly those not billionaires, want the truth about these policies.
• 🤥 He stated that voters feel misled, as the actions taken contradict promises made by the president regarding Medicaid, Medicare, and food programs.
• 🤝 The call is for honesty so that individuals and families can plan their lives, and for farmers and small businesses to have clarity.