Former President Donald Trump gave a speech this Friday in Las Vegas He promoted his proposal to abolish the federal tip tax and publicly thanked the independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. who recently ended his campaign and declared his support for Trump.
Trump thanked Kennedy for his support and said he would provide further details on the matter. new political alliance at a rally planned for the evening in Arizona. The support of Kennedy, an influential and well-known figure, represents a huge boost for Trump in his efforts to appeal to a broader electorate.
Proposal for a zero tip tax
On the no tip tax With his proposal, Trump underscored his commitment to American workers, emphasizing that his plan would ease the financial burden on millions of people who rely on tips as a significant part of their income. The proposal was particularly well received in Las Vegas, where the hotel industry employs a large number of such workers.
“If you work in a restaurant, as a bartender, in hospitality, as a caddy, barber, driver or anywhere else, you depend on a lot of tips. We let you keep 100% of your tips and you won’t be hassled,” he said.
Criticism of Kamala Harris and political context
Trump also used the opportunity to attack Kamala Harristhe new Democratic presidential candidate, claiming she was only trying to imitate his policies. Trump accused Harris of changing her mind quickly, saying she went from a “communist” stance to one more aligned with capitalism “in about two weeks.” This criticism underscores the contrast between her proposal and the policies of the current administration.
“Kamala Harris now pretends to support my policies (…) She is just a copycat. She is a turncoat. She went from communism to capitalism in about two weeks,” he said.
