During a speech in Las Vegas on Saturday afternoon, President Donald Trump outlined key policy commitments favoring American workers. Among these was a significant pledge to eliminate taxes on tip income, a promise from his 2024 campaign trail.
Speaking at the Circa Resort and Casino, Trump addressed a crowd primarily composed of hospitality industry employees, discussing various aspects of his policy agenda.
According to Fox News, in his address, Trump specifically highlighted his initiative to allow workers who earn tips to keep their full income, exempt from federal tax.
This move, according to Trump, is aimed at enhancing the financial well-being of over four million tip-dependent workers, including approximately 700,000 single mothers across the country. Trump's mention of this policy coincided with his gratitude expressed towards Nevada's voters, recognizing their crucial role in his November election victory.
In his vehement critique of former President Joe Biden’s administration, Trump linked his predecessor's policies to high rates of inflation, which he described as signs of "incompetence and inflation."
This critique came amid a broader discussion of economic issues, where Trump emphasized the additional financial burdens faced by workers under previous policies.
Trump's commitment to altering the economic landscape includes a notable shift in administrative practices, particularly regarding tax and employment policies.
Among these changes, Trump has halted the hiring of 88,000 IRS workers who were intended to intensify tax enforcement efforts.
Stressing the importance of reevaluating these roles, Trump suggested that these IRS workers might be redirected to border-related duties, reinforcing his ongoing focus on border security.
In his Las Vegas speech, Trump also took the opportunity to reaffirm achievements from his first term as president, such as withdrawing from the World Health Organization (WHO) and dismantling federal Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) practices, which he referred to dismissively as "woke crap."
His administration’s stance on these issues resonates with his broader agenda of reducing government overreach and focusing on core American values.
Engaging directly with the audience, Trump emphasized the practical impacts of his policies on everyday Americans.
He highlighted the significant proportion of income derived from tips for restaurant workers in Nevada, using this point to underscore the relevance of his tax policy to the local community.
Nevada Governor Joe Lombardo was also present, and his support of Trump’s policies was noted as pivotal, given the state's usual democratic leaning and the importance of the hospitality sector to the local economy.