‘Don’t Think It’s Appropriate’: Dean Phillips Slams Own Party, Calls To Prioritize ‘Good Value For American Taxpayers
Former Democratic Minnesota Rep. Dean Phillips slammed his own party Tuesday on Newsmax for not “prioritizing efficiency for the American taxpayers.” During an appearance on “Rob Schmitt Tonight,” Phillips said he has…
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About Dean Phillips
Dean Benson Phillips is an American politician, businessman, and former presidential candidate who served from 2019 to 2025 as the U.S. representative for Minnesota's 3rd congressional district. A member of the Democratic Party, Phillips was an executive in the food and beverage industry before entering politics. Formerly the president and CEO of his family's distilled spirits business, Phillips Distilling Company, he also was the co-owner of Talenti Gelato, Belvedere Vodka, and the Twin Cities-based coffeehouse chain Penny's.
Everything about Dean Phillips →- Occupation
- politician, business executive
- Position held
- United States representative, United States representative, United States representative
- Citizenship
- United States
- Born
- January 20, 1969
- Website
- https://phillips.house.gov