Former President Donald Trump had floated the idea of abolishing income taxes and relying instead on tariffs, Republican Reps. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) and Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Georgia) suggested in a post on X.
“The most interesting policy idea coming out of this morning’s Republican meeting at the Capitol Hill Club was when Trump briefly floated the idea of repealing the income tax and replacing it with a tariff,” Massie said. I have written.
“This will really help struggling Americans get back on their feet after four tough years of the Biden economy.”
Trump, who is seen as a possible Republican presidential candidate in 2024, met Meeting with House Republicans at the Capitol Hill Club later Thursday met He met with Republican senators at the headquarters of the National Republican Senatorial Committee.
“I was excited to hear that President Trump proposed raising tariffs and lowering Americans’ income taxes to zero as a new tax policy after tax reform expires this year. This would really help struggling Americans recover from four hard years of the Biden administration,” Green said. Tweeted.
Massie and Greene unsuccessfully sought to remove House Speaker Mike Johnson from his position earlier this year. Shown After the meeting on Thursday, Trump said he was doing a good job.
“I had a great meeting with President Trump and Republican senators. President Trump was full of energy, very positive and gracious,” said Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham of South Carolina. Tweet“During the meeting, President Trump emphasized that the problems we face today are big, but they can be solved. He said that Republicans can work together to quickly rebuild our country and make it stronger than ever before. It’s a great team-building exercise.”
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