EXCLUSIVE — Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) pushed back against left-wing critics of his middle-class tax cut plan, arguing that targeted tax cuts for working-class families are a priority and that other elements of his plan would raise revenues to pay for social programs.

Van Hollen, cited as a potential 2028 presidential contender, spoke to the Washington Examiner about his tax plan on Thursday. Van Hollen, 67, was asked about how some on the Left have criticized his plan, which would essentially end income taxes for married couples making up to $92,000.