Sen. Baldwin Questions Mrs. DeVos on Ethics and LGBT Support

💼Mrs. DeVos committed to ensuring no conflicts of interest and a finalized ethics agreement.

💲She stated that she does not intend to take advantage of the section 1043 tax loophole.

🏫Mrs. DeVos emphasized her commitment to equality and providing a safe and discrimination-free environment for all students.

🌈She addressed concerns about her contributions to anti-LGBT organizations and expressed her support for LGBT students and their parents.

🤝Mrs. DeVos stated that she values the intrinsic worth of each individual and believes in equal education opportunities.

Will Mrs. DeVos take advantage of the section 1043 tax loophole?

—She stated that she does not intend to take advantage of this tax loophole.

How does Mrs. DeVos plan to support LGBT students?

—She emphasized her commitment to equality and providing a safe and discrimination-free environment for all students, including LGBT students.

What is Mrs. DeVos' stance on conflicts of interest?

—She is committed to ensuring no conflicts of interest and is in the process of finalizing an ethics agreement.

Did Mrs. DeVos contribute to anti-LGBT organizations?

—There have been reports of contributions, but Mrs. DeVos stated that some of these may be attributed to other family members. She expressed support for LGBT students and their parents.

What values does Mrs. DeVos prioritize for education?

—Mrs. DeVos values the intrinsic worth of each individual and believes in providing equal education opportunities for all students.

01:48Senator Baldwin questions Mrs. DeVos about her and her family's indirect investments in education-related for-profit companies.

02:30Senator Baldwin asks about the potential use of the section 1043 tax loophole to defer capital gains taxes.

03:29Senator Baldwin raises concerns about Mrs. DeVos' donations to anti-LGBT organizations.

04:19Mrs. DeVos reassures that she embraces equality and is committed to providing a safe environment for all students.

04:59Mrs. DeVos clarifies that some contributions to anti-LGBT organizations may be attributed to other family members.

05:23She reiterates her commitment to equality and creating a discrimination-free environment for all students.

05:58Senator Baldwin asks Mrs. DeVos to follow up in writing if there are any incorrect records regarding contributions to anti-LGBT organizations.

06:12Mrs. DeVos states that she values equality and equal education opportunities for every individual.