Fmr. Treasury Sec. Jack Lew: 'I'm Worried' When Debt Limit Turns Into Political Weapon

Former Treasury Secretary Jack Lew joined Garrett Haake to share his perspective on the spending showdown between Democrats and Republicans over raising the debt limit as the threat of a government shutdown looms. He compares the current debate to previous fights over funding and discusses whether to eliminate the debt ceiling.

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Fmr. Treasury Sec. Jack Lew: 'I'm Worried' When Debt Limit Turns Into Political Weapon

[tommersch]

respooplikkkans: SHUT IT DOWN, SHUT IT DOWN, SHUT IT DOWN

[mistakes]

Mitch has no problem with shutting government down, but even he isn't stupid enough to let the country default. Two different issues.

[karenblakepelc]

They all need to grow up and come together for the country, its not about who they like or dont like

[devo]

Just raise the debt... Just keep raising it. Nothing bad can happen from that. It's fine, as the dollar collapses.

[oppressedspeakeroftruth]

I became worried when you turned covid into a political weapon

[rondz]

They will not bargain. Do what you can without them.

[rudedoggonzo]

Really Trump's presidency was no help he could have done a lot more for We the People
That's my opinion

[junior-corradosoprano]

This guy. Of course. Stop raising the ceiling at ur will. 3.5 trillion ur freaking high ppl

[lauralafauve]

You JUST started worrying? Really? Dude?

[straightopoint]

This is embezzlement of all politicians that pass these bills and raise the debt limit. This is how congress get rich people. They know where the money is going and to whom and where to go get it after they commit this crime while you are watching them do it.

[mharding]

Universal mail in voting is an abomination

[claudettefolsom]

Be worried for 2trillion tax break for the money hungry

[bluecyclone]

Who pays…..YOU DO!
No to the Bernie Sander’s waste, tax, and spend $5, 000, 000, 000, 000 socialism budget

[deeremandoug]

this is all political theater. kick the can. this debt limit crap is going to b passed. just print more money. its all theater

[Bruh-hwsy]

Lol, lets spend more to increase inflation.

[miahopkins]

Investing in crypto now should be in every wise individuals list, in some months time you'll be ecstatic with the decision you made today.

[boorockomamba]

The debt ceiling needs to be raised to pay for the reckless and exorbitant spending that took place under the Trump administration.

[Bruh-hwsy]

Republicans have finally taken over the comment sections. Our day has come

[ВитяМерзакаев]

This guy reminds me of Obama, such a good speaker, you almost believe him! |

[lenastropestrope]

We need to raise the debt limit to feed the 2 million migrants crossing the border.