President Trump went from Texas to taxes on Wednesday, following his tour of Harvey's damage with a Main Street-focused pitch in Springfield, Mo., for what he called "pro-American tax reform."
Sounds great, except the plan barely exists. Trump's speech proved heavy on promises and light on specifics, essentially repeating a single-sheet outline for tax reform he debuted in April. Trump called for simplifying the tax code, lowering the rate on overseas profits and slashing the corporate tax rate from 35% to 15%.
"This is our once-in-a-generation opportunity to deliver real tax reform for everyday hardworking Americans," Trump said.
Yet tax reform efforts are barely breathing in Congress — stuck somewhere behind bigger priorities like the budget, infrastructure and health care. Still, Trump seemed excited to talk about Americans' taxes — just don't ask him about his own.
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Every politician makes campaign promises; some want to uphold once in office, others do not have the backing to make successful. Trump is classified in both those categories.
There is a lot wrong with the American government, on both sides of the aisle. Democrats are more determined to just NOT go with what Trump wants and Republicans are afraid to stand up and voice his or her thoughts. What is wrong with both those? They are forgetting that it is us, the American people, who are suffering. Whether it's healthcare, low paying jobs, loss of jobs, paying too much in taxes, etc. These politicians needs to STOP worrying about who will support them financially in their next election cycle and start focusing on their constituents and the well-being of the nation as a whole.
I don't care if you are Dem, Rep or Independent in the government, start making moral choices and what is for the betterment of our future as a nation. Not because so-and-so doesn't like the president.