Vice President Kamala Harris apparently went rogue with her endorsement of a proposal endorsed by President Donald Trump.
Democrats had previously knocked “no tax on tips” as “bogus” and nothing more than a “ploy” for votes. The proposal would exempt service workers’ tips from taxes, putting more money into the pockets of people who need it most. Trump had originally floated the idea during meetings with Republican lawmakers in June, and Harris may be trying to capitalize on any popularity it gained him.
Meanwhile, Democrats fear that it would leave out lower-income employees who don’t work for tips but also deserve tax relief. Experts warn of the potential impact of the proposal, estimating that it could cost the government “much more than the $100 billion to $200 billion it is currently projected to add to the national debt over the next 10 years” according to The Hill.
They also worry that not taxing tips would give employers a reason not to raise base-level pay, which has always been lower than average for hospitality and service workers who receive tips as compensation for their jobs. These issues, among others, are why it was so shocking to hear Harris come out in support of the proposal, effectively blindsiding her party.
“It’s not something I saw coming,” a senior Senate Democratic aide said. “I did not expect her to go on the tipped-wage thing. I did not see it as a serious proposal from Trump and it doesn’t become a serious proposal now.”
Her flip-flop caught the attention of social media:
Blindsided her own policies too pic.twitter.com/pYMDMGhGMY
— Benderama (@MockYuah) August 14, 2024
She stole it from Trump… Hard to bash your opponent if you steal their policy positions…
— Robert Parent (@RobParent_5) August 14, 2024
Kinda explains why she can’t do interviews though.
— ❤️DawgGirl82Forever (@nhopkins60) August 14, 2024
This just in: Kamala Harris announced her new campaign slogan “Make the United States Great Again”
— 325AIR (@325AIR1) August 14, 2024
What she is for or against changes with the tides. Dizzying. Next she’ll vow to renew Trump tax cuts
— John_from small town NH (@JDem526) August 14, 2024
Blindsided democrats with Trump’s plan.
— Make America Great Again Again (@DrPepe1776) August 14, 2024
She literally was the tie breaking vote on the biggest IRS crackdown of taxation on tips in US history. It’s disturbing how fake this all is.
— Austin Rogers (@MrAustinRogers) August 14, 2024
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