Estate Tax Repeal: How Trump Cabinet Picks Would Benefit

Estate Tax Repeal: How Trump Cabinet Picks Would Benefit

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The transcript discusses the potential financial benefits for Trump's cabinet members, including Trump himself, if the estate tax is eliminated. Trump's net worth could lead to significant savings, and other wealthy cabinet members like Wilbur Ross and Betsy DeVos would also benefit. The political implications of these tax policies, which favor the wealthy, are highlighted as a point of contention for Democrats.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main reason members of Trump's cabinet could save a fortune if the estate tax is eliminated?

They have numerous properties.

They have large families.

They are involved in charitable activities.

They are extremely wealthy.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How much could Trump potentially save if the estate tax is removed, according to the assessment?

1 billion dollars

2 billion dollars

500 million dollars

3 billion dollars

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which cabinet member is mentioned as having a father-in-law who is a billionaire?

Joe Biden

Linda McMahon

Betsy DeVos

Wilbur Ross

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a potential political consequence of Trump's tax policies?

Improved economic equality

Criticism for benefiting the wealthy

Reduced government revenue

Increased support from Democrats

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which group is likely to criticize Trump's tax policies for benefiting him and his associates?

Republicans

Libertarians

Democrats

Independents