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Rep. Pete Sessions expressed optimism about transforming the Internal Revenue Service under Trump’s leadership during his appearance on Newsmax’s “Sunday Agenda,” emphasizing the potential for implementing taxpayer-friendly policies while maintaining necessary revenue streams.
Sessions criticized the current IRS structure, highlighting its historical tendency toward increasing taxation and bureaucratic oversight. He contrasted this with the Biden administration’s initiative to expand the agency by 80,000 agents, whom he described as having authority to carry firearms, access private information, and conduct taxpayer investigations.
Rep. Pete Sessions (R) TX – Co-Chair House DOGE Caucus
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🔹". . . need to right-size government . . ." https://t.co/iZkBpZJ5ce— DogeWatchReport (@DogeWatchReport) March 1, 2025
The Texas Republican voiced support for Trump’s capability to advance toward a flat tax system, which would provide taxpayers with clearer understanding of their obligations. Sessions emphasized that this approach to tax reform isn’t novel but represents a long-standing legislative consideration crucial for maintaining American economic competitiveness.
The conversation touched on recent developments, including the House’s passage of a Republican budget resolution proposing $4.5 trillion in tax reductions over ten years, coupled with $2 trillion in spending cuts.
Addressing concerns raised by DOGE head Elon Musk about potential inflationary effects, Sessions acknowledged the importance of careful consideration when raising the debt ceiling. He discussed the challenges of maintaining American market competitiveness amid various investment alternatives, from precious metals to cryptocurrency.
Of course the outgoing Biden IRS rushed an “audit” of the incoming SecDef. Total sham.
The party of “norms” and “decency” strikes again. We will never back down. pic.twitter.com/coW1UpFPrD
— Pete Hegseth (@PeteHegseth) February 17, 2025
Sessions highlighted the urgent need to address the nation’s short-term debt, which currently incurs approximately $600 billion in annual interest payments at a 4.5% rate. The congressman expressed confidence that the Trump administration and Republican legislators would work toward reducing government debt through more favorable long-term rates.
Looking ahead, Sessions indicated that discussions continue regarding the role of tariffs and federal workforce size. He emphasized that inaction would only perpetuate the national debt burden, potentially compromising future generations’ financial well-being.
