It was a failed ideology. The idea that if you give big tax cuts to very rich and very wealthy people, somehow that will trickle down and lift everybody else up, has been a proven failure.
Chris Van Hollen: “It was a failed ideology. The idea that if you give big tax cuts to very rich and very wealthy people, somehow that will…”
On the recordSeptember 19, 2023
Source
congress.govEditor's note · Context
Van Hollen argues against trickle-down economics, stating it benefits the wealthy without helping others.
Share
More from Chris Van Hollen
Oct 16, 2026
Last night’s ruling from a federal judge made plain: the Administration’s efforts are in clear violation of Congressional intent.
Oct 15, 2026
We ask that you pause any use of the SMART tool until we can better understand your decision-making, rollout process, and evaluation plan.
Oct 14, 2026
Baltimore has a long history of welcoming refugees and immigrants, and we know they make our communities stronger. That’s why we fought to secure this federal investment in Global Refuge’s efforts to help refugees build the skills to…
Oct 11, 2026
Menhaden are called 'the most important fish in the sea' for good reason.





