Trump Unveils Big Economic Proposal, Vows to End Overtime Pay Taxes at Arizona Rally

Former President Donald Trump, during a rally in Tucson, Arizona, on Thursday, declared that his administration would eliminate taxes on overtime pay if he is re-elected.

Addressing a large crowd, Trump emphasized that the plan would benefit hardworking Americans and make it easier for businesses to attract labor.

Trump’s Promise to End Overtime Taxes

“Today, I’m also announcing that as part of our additional tax cuts, we will end all taxes on overtime,” Trump told the audience, which responded with loud cheers.

“That gives people more of an incentive to work; it gives the companies a lot. It’s a lot easier to get the people.”

He further emphasized the importance of overtime workers, stating, “The people who work overtime are among the hardest working citizens in our country, and for too long, no one in Washington has been looking out for them. … It’s time for the working man and woman to finally catch a break, and that’s what we’re doing.”

Trump’s proposal is part of his broader agenda aimed at reducing taxes for workers.

He has previously pushed for eliminating taxes on tips and Social Security benefits, although those proposals have not yet gained traction.

Criticizing the Debate and Kamala Harris

Though the overtime tax announcement was a focal point of his speech, Trump spent much of his time attacking his political rival Kamala Harris and airing grievances about the recent ABC News-hosted debate. He confirmed that he would not be participating in any future debates.

“So, because we’ve done two debates and because they were successful, there will be no third debate,” Trump declared to applause from his supporters.

“It’s too late anyway, the voting has already begun. You got to go out and vote. We got to vote.”

The former president also targeted Vice President Kamala Harris, using mockery and personal attacks.

He mimicked her speaking style and criticized her name, saying, “Now, Kamala is a very different kind of a word, nice name, very nice name. You don’t know her as Harris. When you say Harris, everyone says, ‘Who the hell is that?’ right?”

Linking Immigration to Housing Costs

Before introducing his overtime tax policy, Trump attempted to connect the issue of immigration to rising housing costs.

He blamed undocumented immigrants for driving up housing prices and contributing to unsafe neighborhoods.

“Immigration is driving up the cost of housing, and it’s making our neighborhoods dangerous,” Trump stated.

In an extended anti-immigrant segment of his speech, Trump warned that the U.S. is being overrun by “foreign elements.”

He described the arrival of migrants from prisons, mental institutions, and other sources in alarmist terms, without providing specific evidence or details.

“There are hundreds and hundreds or thousands of stories. They’re coming in from all over the world, from prisons and jails, from mental institutions and insane asylums, and many tourists at numbers that we have never seen before,” he said. “You’ve never seen these numbers before.”

Affordable Housing and Single-Family Zoning

Pivoting from immigration to suburban housing, Trump renewed his vow to protect single-family zoning, which has been a point of contention.

Critics argue that such zoning policies can lead to exclusionary practices, keeping minority groups out of suburban areas.

“The Radical Left wants to abolish the suburbs by forcing apartment complexes and low-income housing into the suburbs right next to your beautiful house,” Trump said.

He used the moment to appeal to suburban women, a key voting demographic.

“The suburbs were safe. That’s why, when they say suburban women maybe don’t like Trump, I think they’re wrong. I think they love me. I do. I never had problems with women. I never had any problems,” he said, confidently dismissing polling data suggesting otherwise.

Moving Forward

Trump’s announcement about ending taxes on overtime pay is a significant new element of his economic platform, but details of the proposal remain scarce.

As his campaign continues, it remains to be seen whether this policy will resonate with voters or be met with skepticism, especially given his focus on topics like immigration and housing during the speech.

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