Trump Top Aide Says ‘Most Consumption’ Is Done by the Wealthy, Thus, Tariffs Aren’t ‘Regressive’

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GREER: “But the other piece to keep in mind, too, is it’s not regressive. Most consumption in America is done by the wealthiest people. So, the idea that it’s somehow regressive is just wrong. And, by the way —“

KERNEN: “Perfect. Attacks on wealthy people, that ought to get, you know, unanimous approval in the Hakeem Jeffries House.”

GREER: “One would think, but again, these tariffs aren’t making their way down to consumers anyway.”