Trump Admits to Avoiding Overtime Pay, Proposes Tax Cuts on Overtime Wages

At a rally in Pennsylvania, former President Trump confessed he disliked paying overtime and would replace employees to avoid it, while advocating for a policy to eliminate taxes on overtime pay.

During a campaign rally in Erie, Pennsylvania, Trump admitted he 'hated' paying overtime and would hire new employees to avoid it.
Trump's proposal to end taxes on overtime pay is part of a broader set of tax cut initiatives, including eliminating taxes on tips and Social Security benefits.
Analysts estimate that Trump's tax proposals would cost $6.8 trillion over ten years, significantly increasing the budget deficit.
Critics, including Kamala Harris's campaign, argue that Trump's stance on overtime reflects a history of undermining worker rights and aligns with the controversial Project 2025.
The Harris campaign has countered with its own proposal to end taxes on tips, with safeguards to prevent abuse by high-income professionals.