Trump's Tipped Wage Promise and Vegas Visit
Trump vows to abolish tax on gratuities at Circa Vegas rally
In a swaggering return to Sin City, President Donald Trump graced the streets of Las Vegas last Monday, vowing to demolish federal taxes on tips, a campaign pledge he's been itching to tear through ever since his inauguration.
He's got his sights set on Congress, aiding the legislative beast over the coming weeks to give this baby the momentum it needs.
At a rip-roaring rally at the Circa Resort & Casino Las Vegas on Saturday, supporters held aloft signs championing his cause. Trump addressed the throng, stating his determination to work hand-in-glove with the Capitol Hill crew to set this bad boy in motion.
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The President passionately declared that a whopping four million locals in Nevada depend on tips for their sustenance. He drove the point home by adding that approximately 25% of the mean average wage for restaurant workers comes from tips.
Many political pundits argue that this promise, particularly in the swing state, was like pouring gas on a fire during the November vote— Trump secured victory by a tight 46,000 votes, marking the first time a Republican has snagged the state since 2004 when ol' Dubya, er, George W. Bush managed the feat.
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During the event, Trump also waved a shiny flag for private businesses planning to invest a staggering half-million billion dollars in AI infrastructure—something he believes will be the proverbial icing on the cake for Silver State's economy.
He's set his sights on tamping down inflation to lower the costs of living for American Joe Six-pack and Sally Homemaker. He's issued an order for every department head to pull out all the stops in their pursuit of this goal, with bi-monthly progress reports on the docket.
Trump also delved into the juicy details of his executive orders, addressing topics such as his withdrawal from the WHO, the mass deportation agenda, and gender-related matters.
Enrichment Insights:- Nevada has the highest concentration of tipped workers in the country, with more than 5% of the workforce relying on tips compared to 2% nationally.- Trump's promise to end federal taxes on tips was seen as a pivotal factor in his victory in Nevada.- As of now, no legislation has passed to repeal the taxes on tips, despite the ongoing efforts and the inclusion of a provision in the GOP budget.
- In Las Vegas, a prominent casino and gambling hub, President Donald Trump recently visited to advocate for the elimination of federal taxes on tips, a policy-and-legislation issue that is gaining traction in politics.
- A significant portion of Nevada's population, approximately 4 million locals, rely on tips for their income, making the state a crucial battleground for Trump's casino-culture focus during the election.
- The casino-and-gambling industry in Las Vegas, and Nevada as a whole, is keeping a close eye on Trump's efforts, as his promises to reduce taxes and boost investment in AI infrastructure could impact the general-news flow of the industry and influence its future growth.
