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Dec 25, 2025

MUST SEE: Treasury Sec. Scott Bessent Just Revealed Terrifying News for Democrats…

 

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says working Americans will soon see tangible tax relief through larger refunds and higher take-home pay, a shift he says will drive down inflation and restore affordability after years of Biden-era economic pressure.

Bessent said Treasury estimates show first-quarter tax refunds averaging between $1,000 and $2,000 per household, driven by updated withholding tables and Trump-backed tax relief measures.

He said those refunds alone could inject tens of billions of dollars back into the economy in early 2026, directly benefiting middle- and working-class families.

Speaking on Mornings with Maria, Bessent said the Trump administration is focused on letting Americans keep more of what they earn instead of expanding federal spending.

 

“We should think that 2025 was setting the table,” Bessent said. “2026 is going to be a bountiful year, if the Democrats don’t shut down the government.”

Bessent said real disposable income is already rising, with Treasury data showing wages beginning to outpace inflation after years of negative real wage growth under Biden.

 

From 2021 through 2024, inflation averaged roughly 5 percent annually, while real wages were flat or negative for most workers, according to federal labor data.

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