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Rep. Roger Williams credits recent tax cuts with returning cash to taxpayers
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On a Clarity Windows and Doors news line, Rep. Roger Williams said recent tax cuts are putting money back into taxpayers' hands, argued tariffs could be used so customers shoulder taxes, warned about rising federal spending, and called for accountability in cases of alleged fraud.
Rep. Roger Williams said the recent round of tax cuts is returning money to taxpayers and helping Main Street as he discussed tax policy and federal spending on the Clarity Windows and Doors news line.
"We're seeing the biggest cut in taxes that we've seen," Williams said, adding that the goal is to put "money in the hands of people, not the federal government." He told hosts that more cash in the system supports consumer spending and benefits businesses.
Williams described a longer-term vision, citing comments from President Trump that a system could be devised where "our customers paid our taxes for us" through tariffs and "other things," while acknowledging that tax cuts remain the interim policy.
Asked whether those tax cuts will widen the federal deficit if Washington does not control spending, Williams said the United States "spends more than we take in" and that the spending side "has got to be handled up here," but added there is limited appetite in Congress for aggressive spending cuts.
Hosts also raised concerns about reports of fraud and theft in federal programs. Williams said some abuses have been occurring for years and urged stronger accountability. Referring to recent high-profile departures from Congress and a reported case involving about $5,000,000 in alleged theft, he said those responsible "should go to jail." He framed enforcement as a deterrent: "The only way you stop it is make people pay for it."
On the economy, Williams called auto sales "good," saying tax refunds are helping consumers with down payments and that inventory-driven discounting can reduce prices and ease inflationary pressure.
The interview concluded with hosts thanking Williams for joining the program. There were no formal votes or policy actions taken in the segment.
