Originally Posted by Guest

The proposed tax cuts for the affluent are so large — trillions of dollars over the coming decade, that they would cause the deficit to soar. Wealthy households would benefit from individual rate cuts, repeal of both the alternative minimum tax and the estate tax, as well as tax cuts for corporations and “pass-through” businesses (such as sole proprietorships and partnerships). This last provision would shower huge benefits on Trump’s family. “My plan is for the working people,” President Trump said yesterday. “I don’t benefit.” None of that is true. It’s the latest disturbing example of politicians telling falsehoods about a proposed policy. Trump has done so repeatedly, and now members of Congress are doing it more often, too. These aren’t mere exaggerations or truth shadings; they are often just lies.