Gaetz Defends 2017 Tax Cut Vote Despite Impact on Deficit

Rep. Matt Gaetz was confronted about voting for Trump's 2017 tax cuts that increased the national deficit by $1.8 trillion.

Gaetz defended his push to reduce government spending and the national debt, which sits above $30 trillion.

Gaetz specifically advocated for a plan to refinance $8 trillion in federal debt.

When pressed, Gaetz said he voted against 10 continuing resolutions under Trump and the budget enabling the tax cuts.

The CBO estimates extending the Trump tax cuts would add $3.5 trillion to the deficit by 2033.