Why Is Trump Rushing To Pass The Tax Cut Bill?

Why are Republicans rushing their massive tax cut bill through Congress? What are they hiding? And can it be stopped? As the media focuses on the vote wrangling over specific  provisions, David Sirota digs into the bill’s far-reaching consequences, warning it could reshape society for generations.  He calls up an old friend, Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro, who explains how the bill would hurt working-class voters and why its rationale is, in his words, “total bullshit.” They also talk political fear, arson, and whether lawmakers will be held accountable. Get Lever Time Premium, with ad-free episodes, bonus content and extended interviews, by becoming a member at levernews.com/subscribe If you’d like to leave a tip for The Lever, click the following link. It helps us do this kind of independent journalism. levernews.com/donate