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Trump and GOP Plan Sweeping Tax Cuts and Spending Reductions in First 100 Days

Republicans aim to extend $4 trillion in expiring tax cuts, roll back Biden-era policies, and target safety net programs as they prepare for unified government control.

  • President-elect Donald Trump and Republican congressional leaders are prioritizing the renewal of $4 trillion in expiring tax cuts, a key policy from Trump’s first term.
  • Proposals include lowering the corporate tax rate from 21% to 15% and eliminating individual taxes on tips and overtime pay.
  • Republicans are also targeting spending cuts to food stamps, healthcare subsidies, and green energy programs established during the Biden administration.
  • Critics warn the tax cuts could exacerbate income inequality and add significantly to the federal deficit, which is nearing $2 trillion annually.
  • The GOP plans to use the reconciliation process to bypass Senate filibusters, enabling rapid passage of their agenda despite expected Democratic opposition.
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