Overview

• The House Ways and Means Committee approved Trump’s tax bill, raising the SALT deduction cap to $30,000 for taxpayers earning under $400,000 annually.
• New York Rep. Mike Lawler and other moderates oppose the bill, demanding a higher SALT cap to address the needs of high-tax districts.
• Marjorie Taylor Greene publicly criticized Lawler for his stance, accusing him of undermining Trump’s agenda and prioritizing local interests over party unity.
• Lawler fired back, mocking Greene’s past conspiracy theories and defending his position as crucial for maintaining GOP control in swing districts.
• The dispute highlights broader tensions within the GOP, as hardliners and moderates struggle to reconcile fiscal priorities and electoral strategies.