• AZX3RIC@lemmy.world
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    “The $2,000 dividend could come in lots of forms, in lots of ways, George,” Bessent told anchor George Stephanopoulos. “You know, it could be just the tax decreases that we are seeing on the president’s agenda – you know, no tax on tips, no tax on overtime, no tax on Social Security, deductibility of auto loans.”

    The end of the article gives away the game. There’s no plan. They don’t intend to help people, they’re going to tell you they already gave it to you, and you should be thankful.

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      This is so their style. Promise something grandiose, then when it comes time to deliver, gaslight by saying you already have it, and are a fool if you think you don’t.

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    …concept of a bigly tarrif refund dividend tax cut unbeknownst to his budget guy…