Trump Urges Tax Increases on Wealthy for Economic Agenda

Thursday, May 8, 2025, 6:20 pm

President Trump is urging GOP lawmakers to raise income taxes on the wealthiest Americans to support his sweeping economic proposals. The call has sparked debate over wealth redistribution, as critics and supporters trade barbed commentary on the “sequel” to traditional fiscal policies.

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Trump Urges GOP To Raise Taxes On The Wealthy To Fund Economic Agenda: Report President Donald Trump is urging Republican lawmakers to raise taxes on some of the wealthiest Americans as part of his sweeping new economic package - a move that US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick says…

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